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A19 ENK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,455 mi
Last recorded143,455 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ENK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 143,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear parking brakes readings low

Fail 3 Oct 2014 143,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear parking brakes readings low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 132,305 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

brake discs worn all round

engine cuts out at first start

nearside front shock slight wetness

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits and flat - pumped up

offside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn

offside front bottom ball joint play

offside front steering arm inner joint play

oil leak from rocker cover area

rear flange shows signs of coolant leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs worn all round

engine cuts out at first start

nearside front shock slight wetness

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits and flat - pumped up

offside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn

offside front bottom ball joint play

offside front steering arm inner joint play

oil leak from rocker cover area

rear flange shows signs of coolant leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 121,902 miles

air bag light on

tracking recomended

Fail 19 Oct 2012 121,901 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

tracking recomended

Fail 20 Oct 2011 112,957 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front lower suspension arm ball joints play

offside front window regulator rattling

Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,957 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joints play

offside front window regulator rattling

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,770 miles

major oil leak

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2010 104,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

major oil leak

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,818 miles

Both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes have developed play

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres outer wall slight damage

Large oil leak located at oil filter housing seal

Nearside rear lamp interactive

Offside front anti roll linkage ball joint gaitor split

Offside rear hand brake efficiency weak

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Oct 2009 94,818 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes have developed play

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres outer wall slight damage

Large oil leak located at oil filter housing seal

Nearside rear lamp interactive

Offside front anti roll linkage ball joint gaitor split

Offside rear hand brake efficiency weak

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2008 84,246 miles

Both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes deteriorating

brake fluid level low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 57,483 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 57,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A19 ENK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 ENK, 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 A19 ENK registered?

A19 ENK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is A19 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 ENK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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