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Y486 JOO

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,131 mi
Last recorded106,131 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 JOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,020 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 88,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 84,600 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,460 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 42,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,575 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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Y486 JOO is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y486 JOO, 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 Y486 JOO registered?

Y486 JOO is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y486 JOO safe to buy?

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