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BF51 LFH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,775 mi
Last recorded184,775 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LFH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 184,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 170,615 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded. (Borderline pass)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Borderline pass (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 164,836 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 164,836 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 158,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 158,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 152,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 152,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 146,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 146,697 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 140,391 miles

slight play in console bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2011 140,391 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s handbrake efficiency poor

slight play in console bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 133,524 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 12,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 105,092 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 105,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,932 miles

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

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 LFH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

Is BF51 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 LFH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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