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A725 STU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,461 mi
Last recorded89,461 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA725 STU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,018 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,393 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2013 68,125 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)

Fail 28 May 2013 68,125 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2012 62,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,095 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,722 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 39,930 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 39,930 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,250 miles

front tyres bald on edges + nearside nail in tread(borderline)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,661 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,661 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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A725 STU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A725 STU, 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 A725 STU registered?

A725 STU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is A725 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A725 STU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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