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7 NPW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,759 mi
Last recorded64,759 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 NPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 64,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 63,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 62,032 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,712 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,276 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,106 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear shock absorber upper mountings starting to detach

unable test rear seatbelts due to winddeflector fitment

unable to fully see rear suspension coil springs

Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear shock absorber upper mountings starting to detach

unable test rear seatbelts due to winddeflector fitment

unable to fully see rear suspension coil springs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 28,255 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 NPW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NPW, 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 7 NPW?

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What year was 7 NPW registered?

7 NPW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is 7 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 NPW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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