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Y747 SJM

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,664 mi
Last recorded57,664 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 SJM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,278 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 52,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 51,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 50,248 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 48,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 46,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 44,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 35,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,843 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 33,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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Y747 SJM is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y747 SJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y747 SJM registered?

Y747 SJM is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y747 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y747 SJM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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