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A19 XBM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 XBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 98,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,970 miles

Nearside Parking brake only just met requirement

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,941 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm has play/worn

Fail 6 Apr 2018 66,940 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm has play/worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,560 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,390 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,689 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,755 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,987 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 20,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,977 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,635 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 XBM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

A19 XBM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is A19 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 XBM shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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