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1103BGS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

298,020 mi
Last recorded298,020 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1103BGS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 298,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 298,013 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2014 298,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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1103BGS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1103BGS, 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 1103BGS registered?

1103BGS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is 1103BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1103BGS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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