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BF51 LFB

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,157 mi
Last recorded171,157 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 171,157 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 171,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 168,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 164,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

airbag light on the dashboard

Fail 11 Oct 2017 164,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

airbag light on the dashboard

Pass 30 Sep 2016 160,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 156,457 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 156,455 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 152,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,333 miles

cracking on nearside rear tyre

engine oil overfilled

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Oct 2013 150,332 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cracking on both front tyres

cracking on nearside rear tyre

engine oil overfilled

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Oct 2012 148,331 miles

both front tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 145,839 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

cracking on nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2011 145,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil overfilled

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

cracking on nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 143,314 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 143,314 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 140,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 138,802 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 136,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 134,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 130,779 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 LFB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BF51 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

BF51 LFB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BF51 LFB safe to buy?

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