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BF51 SVX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,990 mi
Last recorded99,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 SVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 99,990 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2025 99,970 miles

Rear underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,277 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear patches of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,014 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 97,014 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,653 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 86,653 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,845 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 83,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulbs were upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,231 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,085 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,232 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perished/cracking

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,030 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,971 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 61,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,219 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tracking appers to be out

Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,748 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 23,748 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 SVX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

BF51 SVX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 SVX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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