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B4 VYV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 95,836 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 94,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,297 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor pan around grommets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerb protector damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb protector damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb protector damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - further inspection advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 89,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - further inspection advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,342 miles

Nearside Front some sidewall damage at n/s/front tyre --- not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,114 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides --- 1.7/1,8mms tread (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs tarnished and deteriorating

some rust damage around gromet holes at n/s and o/s rear floor

Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,114 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides --- 1.7/1,8mms tread (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs tarnished and deteriorating

some rust damage around gromet holes at n/s and o/s rear floor

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,868 miles

Brake pipe to offside rear hose rusted. Difficult to fully assess extent.

Offside rear brake hose ferrule rusting.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 40,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,250 miles

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

play in o/s/f iner streering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,951 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 26,951 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B4 VYV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 VYV, 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 B4 VYV registered?

B4 VYV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is B4 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 VYV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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