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Y231 JGC

2001 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,073 mi
Last recorded141,073 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 JGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 141,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 139,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 139,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion various steel brake pipes at rear

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/f wheel inner repaired in two places

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,190 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

n/s/r handbrake efficiency slightly low but overall peformance above minimum requirement

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,898 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 105,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f ride height sensor snapped

Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 87,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 87,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 77,078 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 65,724 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 65,713 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2005 54,826 miles

sill kit fitted †under body trays fitted †offside front jacking point missing †front pads getting low †front discs wearing and lipped †both front tyres wearing on outter edges †rear discs wearing and lipped

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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Y231 JGC is a 2001 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y231 JGC, 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.

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What year was Y231 JGC registered?

Y231 JGC is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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