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A6 JMW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,302 mi
Last recorded46,302 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 46,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 44,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 44,096 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 44,096 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to possible power steering fluid pouring out (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Possible power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,261 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,401 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,252 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,663 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,091 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,251 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,851 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,201 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,864 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A6 JMW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 JMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 JMW registered?

A6 JMW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is A6 JMW safe to buy?

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