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J99 MGO

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 MGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 78,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 77,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,491 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 76,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 75,391 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,374 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J99 MGO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J99 MGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J99 MGO registered?

J99 MGO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is J99 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 MGO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J99 MGO have outstanding finance?

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