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BF51 LDZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,031 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 115,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 109,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,055 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,179 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 86,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,763 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 LDZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 LDZ registered?

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

Is BF51 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 LDZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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