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B11 BOC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,334 mi
Last recorded40,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BOC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 40,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 39,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,258 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,013 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,972 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,137 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 33,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 33,434 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,792 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 19,519 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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B11 BOC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B11 BOC, 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 B11 BOC registered?

B11 BOC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is B11 BOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 BOC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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