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BG51 GPE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,279 mi
Last recorded116,279 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 116,279 miles

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

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

front brake disc`s worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 116,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake disc`s worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn slightly on the edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn slightly on the edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,047 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 108,001 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 10,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 105,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 98,611 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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BG51 GPE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG51 GPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 GPE registered?

BG51 GPE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BG51 GPE safe to buy?

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