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1462 JW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,877 mi
Last recorded66,877 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1462 JW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,695 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 66,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,231 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,614 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,859 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,264 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 49,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,596 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 37,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,375 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine managment light on

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged.no cords exposed

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,990 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 16,186 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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1462 JW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 1462 JW, 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.

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What year was 1462 JW registered?

1462 JW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is 1462 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1462 JW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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