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BC51 CNC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,977 mi
Last recorded152,977 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 CNC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 152,977 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

advanced corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes at rear(further attention recommended)

exhaust mounting at gear box corroded and in very poor condition

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge(new tyre recommended)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge(new tyre recommended)

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

vehicle metal under tray damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2012 152,977 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes at rear(further attention recommended)

exhaust mounting at gear box corroded and in very poor condition

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge(new tyre recommended)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge(new tyre recommended)

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

vehicle metal under tray damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 145,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 145,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 122,325 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 105,381 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,506 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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BC51 CNC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BC51 CNC, 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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What year was BC51 CNC registered?

BC51 CNC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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