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B17 DWG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,238 mi
Last recorded182,238 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 182,238 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both front ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 182,238 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both front ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 171,227 miles

childs seat fitted

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

nearside front tyre is cut on outer wall

Fail 5 Nov 2015 171,214 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

childs seat fitted

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

nearside front tyre is cut on outer wall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 109,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 161,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear evident in steering rack os

Fail 11 Jun 2013 161,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear evident in steering rack os

Pass 27 Jul 2012 136,397 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 136,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,085 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 103,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,608 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,917 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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B17 DWG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 B17 DWG, 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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B17 DWG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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