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BA51 ZZZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,882 mi
Last recorded100,882 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 ZZZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 100,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,653 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,430 miles

both rear tyres bold on the inner edge

engine damp with oil

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,257 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 99,252 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,712 miles

oil residue on engine

Fail 6 Jun 2017 95,712 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

engine misfire

oil residue on engine

Pass 31 May 2016 92,665 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 92,665 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre rotation different on same axles

Pass 21 May 2015 91,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 91,176 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 89,402 miles

engine under tray fitted

oil stain on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,127 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight free play within offside front inner track joint

Fail 14 Feb 2007 44,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight free play within offside front inner track joint

Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,781 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 39,781 miles

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

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

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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BA51 ZZZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BA51 ZZZ, 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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BA51 ZZZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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