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BG51 GUF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

131,108 mi
Last recorded131,108 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GUF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 131,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Fail 9 Oct 2020 112,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,965 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 108,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear of vehicle sitting low

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,348 miles

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

nearside front wing corroded no sharp edges

Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush has dislodged from lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has splitts and cuts also reaching cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

nearside front wing corroded no sharp edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,171 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight misting oil from top

rear brake disc worn not weakened

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock absorbers slight misting oil from top

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,947 miles

Offside Rear suspension sitting low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,559 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 87,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,470 miles

N/S/F Tyre has no tread on outer edges

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F Tyre has no tread on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 76,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,158 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,158 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,330 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 45,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,905 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 35,905 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 GUF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GUF, 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 BG51 GUF registered?

BG51 GUF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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