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984 XMU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration984 XMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,678 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,541 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 85,541 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 73,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,649 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm slight lift in.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 48,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,651 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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984 XMU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 984 XMU, 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 984 XMU registered?

984 XMU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is 984 XMU safe to buy?

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