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6 NAT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,305 mi
Last recorded40,305 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 NAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 40,305 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 40,305 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,376 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,107 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 39,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers stopping full inspection of underside of vehicle

o/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o//s/f jacking block missing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f jacking point block missing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,589 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,718 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,634 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,827 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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6 NAT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 6 NAT, 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 6 NAT registered?

6 NAT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is 6 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 NAT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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