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BC51 MPE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,748 mi
Last recorded127,748 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 127,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,174 miles

Airbag light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 117,173 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Airbag light on

Brake warning on dash

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smeary

Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,096 miles

front seat belts slow to retract

wipers smear

Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front seat belts slow to retract

wipers smear

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,522 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 65,221 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 64,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside 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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BC51 MPE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BC51 MPE, 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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BC51 MPE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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