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BF51 TMU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,636 mi
Last recorded128,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 115,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 101,519 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,701 miles

advise corrossion started on both front suspension hubs

advise corrossion started on the offside rear metal brake pipe

advise slight wear in steering rack offside

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,608 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,608 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre has worn shoulders to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre has worn shoulders to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,718 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,568 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 75,229 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 TMU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

BF51 TMU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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