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A20 SMP

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,991 mi
Last recorded40,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SMP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,004 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 39,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 36,866 miles

some corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 16 May 2014 33,841 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 30,832 miles

offside rear brake pads appear low

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes around tank

some corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

some corrosion on offside rear brake pipe at flexi joint

some play in offside front tie rod arm

Fail 28 May 2013 30,830 miles

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

offside rear brake pads appear low

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes around tank

some corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

some corrosion on offside rear brake pipe at flexi joint

some play in offside front tie rod arm

Pass 25 May 2012 27,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,716 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,975 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,597 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 17,580 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,961 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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A20 SMP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A20 SMP, 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 A20 SMP registered?

A20 SMP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is A20 SMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SMP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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