MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension creaking noise
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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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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