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BD51 CNX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,462 mi
Last recorded164,462 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 164,462 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 157,645 miles

number plate light lens missing

exhaust bracket missing

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 157,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket missing

number plate light lens missing

Pass 25 May 2013 150,578 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Fail 11 May 2013 150,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 145,291 miles

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

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

front number plate worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 133,196 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 133,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 119,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 107,993 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 99,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,571 miles

air bag light came on

Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,169 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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BD51 CNX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD51 CNX, 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 BD51 CNX registered?

BD51 CNX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is BD51 CNX safe to buy?

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