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BF51 TNV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

182,825 mi
Last recorded182,825 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TNV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 182,825 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 182,825 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2025 179,287 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2025 179,287 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 176,838 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 176,245 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2021 175,338 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,956 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,956 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 110,105 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 95,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 95,262 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,682 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,674 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,882 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,882 miles

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.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,350 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside no. plate light, lens missing

Fail 29 Apr 2011 58,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,798 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 57,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2008 54,052 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 50,780 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 47,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 42,061 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 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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