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A11 XAX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,843 mi
Last recorded96,843 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 96,843 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,168 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,485 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,932 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,932 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,415 miles

Front pads getting low

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,450 miles

Front pads next service

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,407 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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A11 XAX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A11 XAX, 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 A11 XAX registered?

A11 XAX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is A11 XAX safe to buy?

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