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A20 VVC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,494 mi
Last recorded104,494 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,494 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear indicator temperamental

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 104,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside spec order (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear indicator temperamental

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 104,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside spec order (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear indicator temperamental

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper(s) slightly smearing

Fail 25 Sep 2017 94,289 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT Bushes on rear frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper(s) slightly smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension creaking noise

Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension creaking noise

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,808 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,615 miles

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,322 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,408 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 VVC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VVC, 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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A20 VVC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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