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YJ04 WOF

2001 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,916 mi
Last recorded114,916 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 WOF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 114,916 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 114,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

drivers side steering rack end slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,899 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 102,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,461 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,326 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,101 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,562 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,562 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 81,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 81,771 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 75,090 miles

2 Child seat's fitted in rear seat's not allowing full inspection of adult belt's

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 May 2009 75,090 miles

2 Child seat's fitted in rear seat's not allowing full inspection of adult belt's

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 61,558 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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YJ04 WOF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ04 WOF, 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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YJ04 WOF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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