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Y58 JAJ

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

102,762 mi
Last recorded102,762 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 JAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,784 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,299 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,145 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 85,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 81,081 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,448 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,928 miles

N/S/R wheel has small crack on rim on inside edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 75,551 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 75,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 73,018 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,166 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,533 miles

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

Front and rear pads getting low and disc's corroded slightly.

N/S/F tyre has been kerbed.

Nail in centre of tread N/S/R tyre.

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

Rear diff oil leak.

Tracking out, toe out front.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,397 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,397 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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Y58 JAJ is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y58 JAJ, 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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Y58 JAJ is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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