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R27 TAJ

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,968 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,965 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 81,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,290 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 71,568 miles

Brake warning light on O/S/F Height warning switch broken.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,568 miles

Brake warning light on O/S/F Height warning switch broken.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,577 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 50,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R27 TAJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R27 TAJ, 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 R27 TAJ registered?

R27 TAJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is R27 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 TAJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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