MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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mil light on
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
mil light on
mil light is on
underbody corrosion in various places
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
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))
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))
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
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
front and rear number plates
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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.
Is A20 TJR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 TJR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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