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BC51 ODV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 ODV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,650 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 104,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,779 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r wheel rim protector damaged

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 16 Nov 2015 92,779 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r wheel rim protector damaged

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,542 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 84,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage noted to rear bumper area

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,689 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,601 miles

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

marks in windscreen

movement in offside and nearside front wishbone arm(rear bushes)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,060 miles

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

marks in windscreen

noise in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,754 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside and nearside front tyres showing wear

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,371 miles

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

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)

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside front tyres showing slight wear

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,902 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,156 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 ODV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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