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A7 KVP

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,572 mi
Last recorded50,572 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KVP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 50,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 48,703 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,711 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 47,711 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,395 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 47,395 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,063 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 47,063 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,796 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 46,796 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red warning lamp illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 46,446 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 45,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,440 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,073 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,063 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 11,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,966 miles

All brake discs lightly pitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,575 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,575 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,400 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,750 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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A7 KVP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A7 KVP, 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 A7 KVP registered?

A7 KVP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is A7 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 KVP shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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