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101 HRX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,591 mi
Last recorded103,591 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 HRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 102,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 102,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing roughness felt but not excessive

Fail 23 Jun 2017 98,955 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing roughness felt but not excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,789 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked and is in swept area but is not in drivers view.

front tyres starting to scrub on inner treads. 225/40/18

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,423 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner tread but still legal. cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace soon. 225/40/18

offside front tyre starting to go bald on inner tread.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 66,423 miles

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 bald on inner tread but still legal. cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace soon. 225/40/18

offside front tyre starting to go bald on inner tread.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,091 miles

front brakes 17% imbalance.

front tyres starting to wear on inner treads. 225/40/18

rear brake pads starting to show signs of wear. inners.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,444 miles

rear brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,444 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms ball joints have slight lift

rear bumper reflector missing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,165 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,658 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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101 HRX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 101 HRX, 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 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 101 HRX registered?

101 HRX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is 101 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 HRX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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