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A20 TMO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,516 mi
Last recorded171,516 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 171,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 171,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 169,579 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 169,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 167,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 165,012 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 164,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 162,987 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 161,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 156,999 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 156,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 148,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 132,869 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 132,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TMO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 TMO registered?

A20 TMO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is A20 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 TMO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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