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A20 WOL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,352 mi
Last recorded86,352 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 WOL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 86,352 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Eml on / Sensor issues/ Emissions out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,971 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,617 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,886 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,681 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe to flexy has a union that's leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush has excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe to flexy excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,976 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,168 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,716 miles

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,084 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,987 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 31,987 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake test not done due to brake condition

large front and sump cover fitted

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 WOL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WOL, 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 WOL registered?

A20 WOL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is A20 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 WOL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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