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A19 FDS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,468 mi
Last recorded127,468 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FDS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 127,468 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges plus starting to crack

Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,468 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing out side edge plus starting to crack

Fail 7 Aug 2015 127,468 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing out side edge plus starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2014 119,444 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn and cracking on edge of tread

Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,444 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn and cracking on edge of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2013 114,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 102,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,146 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,152 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1 washer jet blocked at offside

slight weakness nearside frot wishbone rear bush

Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 72,557 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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A19 FDS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A19 FDS, 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 A19 FDS registered?

A19 FDS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is A19 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 FDS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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