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1 YF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,624 mi
Last recorded13,624 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 YF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 13,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 13,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 13,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 13,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight corrosion to edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 13,260 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 13,176 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 13,171 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 12,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,227 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,038 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,548 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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1 YF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 1 YF, 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 1 YF registered?

1 YF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is 1 YF safe to buy?

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