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B14 LJR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,989 mi
Last recorded150,989 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 LJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 143,733 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 143,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 132,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,486 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 128,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,579 miles

air bag warning light on

front discs and pads worn

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 121,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag warning light on

both rear discs exsesivly worn

engine management light on

front discs and pads worn

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,465 miles

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

airbag lamp on

front wishbone bushes weak

o/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 27 Oct 2011 109,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

airbag lamp on

front wishbone bushes weak

o/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,071 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,828 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,564 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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B14 LJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B14 LJR, 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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B14 LJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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