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BF51 SXA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,080 mi
Last recorded118,080 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 SXA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 118,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,269 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 108,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,817 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 83,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 57,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,284 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 SXA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

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

Is BF51 SXA safe to buy?

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