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B14 WWS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 WWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise- eml on

advise- n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,880 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f front inner track joint has slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise - both front tyres cracking slightly within tread patterns

advise - nearside handbrake could be better

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,920 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,532 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,402 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,870 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 WWS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B14 WWS, 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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What year was B14 WWS registered?

B14 WWS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is B14 WWS safe to buy?

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