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B20 BYL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,911 mi
Last recorded161,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 161,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 153,112 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 149,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

play at nearside steering rack joint

Fail 26 Aug 2015 149,176 miles

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)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

play at nearside steering rack joint

Pass 8 Nov 2014 133,065 miles

Both rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear brakes grabbing slightly. Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,050 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 121,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 104,504 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,848 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 81,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,346 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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B20 BYL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B20 BYL, 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 B20 BYL registered?

B20 BYL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is B20 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 BYL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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