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A10 RYM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 138,747 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 135,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 132,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 128,347 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 97,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 97,008 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,753 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 89,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A10 RYM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A10 RYM, 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 A10 RYM registered?

A10 RYM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is A10 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 RYM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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