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Y556 JSH

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,868 mi
Last recorded99,868 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 JSH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,061 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,390 miles

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,288 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 40,288 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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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Y556 JSH is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y556 JSH, 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 Y556 JSH registered?

Y556 JSH is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y556 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 JSH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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