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A17 BTA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,316 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 72,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

all pads getting low

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

cover fitted

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen

Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen

Outer Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,220 miles

side skirt fitted cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both o/s jacking point blocks are missing

steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre x 2 - n/s/r - o/s/r (over fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Drivers seatbelt webbing is frayed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both o/s jacking point blocks are missing

steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,383 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,699 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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A17 BTA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A17 BTA, 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 A17 BTA registered?

A17 BTA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is A17 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BTA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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