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A20 SOT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,750 mi
Last recorded114,750 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SOT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some washer jets blocked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,791 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 51,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,305 miles

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

gouge to s/wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,411 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall also has slight damage to wheel rim

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,508 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 SOT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SOT, 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 SOT registered?

A20 SOT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is A20 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SOT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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