MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion under vehicle to all suspension and floor
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Corrosion under vehicle to all suspension and floor
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front both front flexi brake pipes insecure.
slight play in front steering, unable to locate.
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both front flexi brake pipes insecure.
slight play in front steering, unable to locate.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth on edges/perishing/various small cuts/sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on edges/perishing/various small cuts/sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
tyre sizes different front axle to rear axle
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake slightly out of balance †
wipers smear †
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 COA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 COA, 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 COA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2001.
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