CarVerify

Free Car Check

6 ROO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,222 mi
Last recorded10,222 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration6 ROO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 10,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 10,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 10,181 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 9,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 9,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 9,794 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 9,201 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 9,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 9,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 8,836 miles

rear right jacking block missing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 8,578 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 8,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 7,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 7,532 miles

offside front and both rear tyre pressures appear low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 6,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,946 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

6 ROO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ROO, 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

How do I check the history of 6 ROO?

You can check the full history of 6 ROO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 6 ROO registered?

6 ROO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is 6 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 ROO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 ROO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 6 ROO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.