MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion on front brake pipes
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)
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
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
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)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of A20 SMP?
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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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