MOT Status
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169,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sills repaired covered in underseal on both sides of vehicle.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
Rear number plate deteriorated.
Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.
Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
Offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.
Rear number plate deteriorated.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.
Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
Offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.
Rear number plate deteriorated.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated on edges
rear number plate slightly deteriorated on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG51 DPN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BG51 DPN, 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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BG51 DPN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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