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A5 BSW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,340 mi
Last recorded76,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BSW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,000 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 76,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,110 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,653 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 25,701 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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A5 BSW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A5 BSW, 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

How do I check the history of A5 BSW?

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What year was A5 BSW registered?

A5 BSW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is A5 BSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BSW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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