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A7 JEF

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,740 mi
Last recorded95,740 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,496 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 92,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,039 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 76,157 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,966 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,212 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,882 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 69,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,696 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,753 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,085 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 53,076 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,784 miles

eml light on.

oil leaks in engine bay needs fur invesigation.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 48,784 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on.

oil leaks in engine bay needs fur invesigation.

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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A7 JEF is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 A7 JEF, 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 A7 JEF registered?

A7 JEF is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is A7 JEF safe to buy?

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