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BF51 SXE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,224 mi
Last recorded151,224 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 SXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 151,224 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 151,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,410 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

Fail 4 Feb 2017 51,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 141,913 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 141,913 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 128,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,824 miles

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

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

osf pin sheared off

propshaft coupling split

Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,824 miles

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

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

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

osf pin sheared off

propshaft coupling split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,809 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,783 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 63,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,861 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 56,028 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 50,114 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 SXE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

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