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2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,355 mi
Last recorded49,355 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 FBC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 May 2025 49,355 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 49,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Will need discs on replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Will need discs on replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,142 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,839 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 47,717 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,555 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in rh steering rack

Pass 29 May 2009 45,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 44,106 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 41,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,075 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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250 FBC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 250 FBC, 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 250 FBC registered?

250 FBC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is 250 FBC safe to buy?

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