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A14 SPP

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,010 mi
Last recorded81,010 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SPP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 81,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,942 miles

oil leak under vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,600 miles

Oil leak

noise from n/s/r wheel when spinning might be bearing

slight play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,189 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 69,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 65,174 miles

Monitor near side front tyre tread wear.

Fail 23 May 2012 65,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads looks worn,closer visual inspection required.

Monitor near side front tyre tread wear.

Pass 26 May 2011 59,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,768 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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A14 SPP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A14 SPP, 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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A14 SPP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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