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B13 JDN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,669 mi
Last recorded126,669 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 126,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear jacking points corroderd

Fail 8 Apr 2023 126,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 121,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 117,751 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 117,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,613 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 114,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,810 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,242 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

drivers seat belt retraction mechanism worn

offside & nearside headlamp dipp bulbs slightly different colour

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2016 110,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced contaminated with condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

drivers seat belt retraction mechanism worn

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,427 miles

little reserve trave on handbrake lever

rear pads worn low

slight play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,101 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)

front tyres edgy and slight cracking / front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,782 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,782 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,788 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting , os front brake pipe rusting

Fail 8 Feb 2010 80,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake pipes rusting , os front brake pipe rusting

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,596 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 52,901 miles

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

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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B13 JDN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 B13 JDN, 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.

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B13 JDN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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