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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside no. plate light, lens missing
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls, cords not showing
offside no. plate light lens missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls, cords not showing
offside no. plate light lens missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in nearside front inner tyre wall not to cords
nearside rear tyre wall cracked but not to cords
offside rear tyre wall cracked but not to cords
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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BF51 TNV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 TNV, 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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BF51 TNV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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