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11 RXL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,647 mi
Last recorded19,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 RXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 19,647 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 15,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 15,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 14,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 13,984 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 13,280 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 13,280 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps and tell-tail not working

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 13,238 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 13,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits all round outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 13,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 13,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 13,216 miles

all brake disc faces corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 13,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 12,795 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 12,760 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre perishing badly many splits around outer sidewall.n/s/r also perishing there

Pass 17 May 2014 12,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,269 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 9,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 9,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,423 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,356 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 7,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 5,665 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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11 RXL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 11 RXL, 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 11 RXL registered?

11 RXL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is 11 RXL safe to buy?

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