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BD51 CNE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,505 mi
Last recorded199,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 199,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 199,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 196,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking,inner sidewalls,not to cords

Pass 7 Apr 2014 192,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 192,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 189,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 185,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 185,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 178,836 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r c.v boot split.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 178,794 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r c.v boot split.

Pass 13 Dec 2009 168,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 161,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 153,288 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 134,063 miles

slight damaged front/rear number plates

Fail 29 Jan 2007 134,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

cuts in front tyres

front brakes 10% out of balance

slight damage front&rear number plates

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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BD51 CNE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD51 CNE, 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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BD51 CNE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is BD51 CNE safe to buy?

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