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Y6 SAJ

2022 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,509 mi
Last recorded22,509 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 3 Series25,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 SAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 22,509 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 22,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 90,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 16,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 86,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,283 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,282 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,778 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,557 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,115 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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Y6 SAJ is a 2022 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2022 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 25,676 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y6 SAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 4 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y6 SAJ registered?

Y6 SAJ is a 2022 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 2022.

Is Y6 SAJ safe to buy?

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