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BF51 LCG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,754 mi
Last recorded47,754 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 47,754 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 47,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 46,998 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,759 miles

Offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,227 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2022 44,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,949 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 35,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,838 miles

bolt missing from exhaust bracket at gearbox

washer fluid thick

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,779 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 15,047 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 LCG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF51 LCG, 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 BF51 LCG registered?

BF51 LCG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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