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Y612 NJA

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,529 mi
Last recorded114,529 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 NJA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 114,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,689 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2010 99,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/f n/s/f tyres bald on inner and outer edges and getting low

Fail 6 Dec 2010 99,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/f n/s/f tyres bald on inner and outer edges and getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,084 miles

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)

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r n/s/r tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2009 95,084 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r n/s/r tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,439 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 90,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,857 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 82,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,091 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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Y612 NJA is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y612 NJA, 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 Y612 NJA registered?

Y612 NJA is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y612 NJA safe to buy?

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