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2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,837 mi
Last recorded30,837 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 CL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 30,837 miles

All brake discs corroded

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,601 miles

All brake discs corroded

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,350 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 30,350 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 30,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,643 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on dash (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,811 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 23,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,487 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 22,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,627 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre is severly cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,265 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 16,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,324 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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7 CL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 7 CL, 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 7 CL registered?

7 CL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is 7 CL safe to buy?

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