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A11 XWX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,274 mi
Last recorded66,274 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,274 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 66,273 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,718 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,927 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 63,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full and proper inspection of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,285 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,179 miles

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

slight play in off side front wishbone rear bush

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,157 miles

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

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

plastic engine covers and under trays

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,237 miles

Passenger side front tyre worn on outer edge

Plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

drivers side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger side rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/reartyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,406 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 12,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 8,833 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 8,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XWX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XWX, 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 A11 XWX?

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What year was A11 XWX registered?

A11 XWX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is A11 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 XWX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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