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BF51 TGV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 132,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x 2, n/s is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 132,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x 2, n/s is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 117,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 117,153 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 105,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 86,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 76,782 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 29 Nov 2006 66,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,965 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 TGV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

BF51 TGV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is BF51 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 TGV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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