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BF51 LCA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LCA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 113,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 113,719 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to O/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also ball joint boot is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner *wheel slight buckle*

Offside Front Inner tyre edge bald 225/40/18.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror glass missing.

oil leak.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,014 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,407 miles

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

various brake pipes concealed by components.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 91,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,772 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2012 84,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 138,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 136,116 miles

deterioration rear number plate

play in lower arm rear bushes

rear seatbelts tested as presented,rear child seats fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 126,229 miles

damage to offside rear wheel.

deterioration to rear number plate.

wear to front brake pads/discs.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,361 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 113,307 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front drop link, boot split.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,689 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads and discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

slight low reading on nearside handbrake.

travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,564 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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BF51 LCA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BF51 LCA, 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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BF51 LCA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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