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BF51 TNZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,622 mi
Last recorded171,622 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 171,622 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 167,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 159,567 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 138,481 miles

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

off/side front anti-roll dust cover

off/side rear passenger seatbelt not holding

Pass 23 Nov 2015 135,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 128,005 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 128,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,908 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,028 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 82,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 709,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,615 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 58,615 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,444 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 TNZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

BF51 TNZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BF51 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 TNZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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