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903X127

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,594 mi
Last recorded151,594 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X127
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 151,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 141,006 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 141,005 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 131,776 miles

headlamp converters fitted at time of mot test

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,966 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 128,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished o/s rear only just passed mot requirements

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 125,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 116,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,351 miles

exhaust rattle

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,585 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 102,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advise recalibrating teh injection system and running vehicle down motorway to clear exhaust from soot

Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,536 miles

drivers side washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Oct 2011 90,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 82,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 69,137 miles

headlamp glasses masked creating flat topped beam

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,886 miles

both headlamp glasses masked creating flat top beam

Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,825 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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903X127 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 903X127, 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 903X127 registered?

903X127 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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