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A14 CYN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,947 mi
Last recorded124,947 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2019 124,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,604 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A14 CYN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 CYN, 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 A14 CYN registered?

A14 CYN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is A14 CYN safe to buy?

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