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A5 WOY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 139,111 miles

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 130,481 miles

FRONT &rear discs corroded

n/s /f rear lower arm bush showing wear

n/s front tyr side wall cut wheel damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2012 130,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

FRONT &rear discs corroded

n/s /f rear lower arm bush showing wear

n/s front tyr side wall cut wheel damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 127,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 118,439 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 103,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 103,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 87,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 69,175 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 69,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 WOY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A5 WOY, 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 A5 WOY registered?

A5 WOY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is A5 WOY safe to buy?

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