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41 BA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,132 mi
Last recorded16,132 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 BA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2019 16,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 16,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,636 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,276 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,824 miles

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

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

both rear tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,540 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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41 BA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 41 BA, 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 41 BA registered?

41 BA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is 41 BA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 41 BA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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