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B3 EMR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,553 mi
Last recorded90,553 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 EMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 90,553 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,315 miles

HID headlamp kit installed but not connected at the time of test, normal bulbs fitted

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,263 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,639 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,620 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,106 miles

Near side front tyre has severals cuts on the outer side edges.

Offside front tyre has severals cuts on the outerside edges.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 87,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Near side front tyre has severals cuts on the outer side edges.

Offside front tyre has severals cuts on the outerside edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,339 miles

head lamp patterns could be better

passenger wiper blade no good

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 85,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,007 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 80,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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B3 EMR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B3 EMR, 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

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What year was B3 EMR registered?

B3 EMR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is B3 EMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 EMR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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