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A20 TJR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,642 mi
Last recorded162,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 162,642 miles

mil light on

Fail 28 Jun 2023 162,634 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

mil light on

Pass 29 Jun 2022 162,612 miles

mil light is on

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 24 Jun 2021 162,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 162,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 162,095 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 155,899 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 158,758 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES (MARKED ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 150,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has been removed ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2018 150,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has been removed ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,448 miles

front and rear number plates

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 140,440 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,752 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 120,828 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,910 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR AXLE NOISY

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2011 114,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 106,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 96,850 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 TJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TJR, 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 TJR registered?

A20 TJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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