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B22 WAL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,156 mi
Last recorded63,156 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 WAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 55,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 49,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,033 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,010 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 44,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,705 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 39,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,369 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,664 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,049 miles

tow bar missing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 33,049 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tow bar missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,675 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 28,119 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 23,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,421 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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B22 WAL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B22 WAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B22 WAL?

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What year was B22 WAL registered?

B22 WAL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is B22 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 WAL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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