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A8 YJB

2001 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,077 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,578 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

airbag light on

Fail 4 Oct 2012 100,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,545 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 95,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,743 miles

slight play to steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 83,821 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 78,815 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 78,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

advise n/s/f/ inner brake pad

Pass 7 Feb 2007 78,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,238 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,238 miles

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

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

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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A8 YJB is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A8 YJB, 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 A8 YJB registered?

A8 YJB is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is A8 YJB safe to buy?

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