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B8 MHR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

125,050 mi
Last recorded125,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MHR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 125,050 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 125,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,474 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 123,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 119,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 117,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre down to aprox 3.5mm

Offside Rear tyre down to aprox 2.5mm and cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 117,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre down to aprox 3.5mm

Offside Rear tyre down to aprox 2.5mm and cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake lazy

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,948 miles

front exhaust bolts excessively deteriorated but exhaust secure at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2020 113,948 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front exhaust bolts excessively deteriorated but exhaust secure at time of test

offside rear chassis brace bolt excessively deteriorated but brace secure at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,783 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 110,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,435 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 106,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has several lumps on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,962 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,163 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,514 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,463 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Front headlamp levelling device linkage cracked

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

grease on brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,294 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,075 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 66,075 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,872 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,681 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,764 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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B8 MHR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 B8 MHR, 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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B8 MHR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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