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BG51 NCD

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,548 mi
Last recorded122,548 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 122,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 122,248 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR OSR (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY SUSPENSION SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,894 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,126 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,658 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,241 miles

Both rear brake discs are badly worn and lipped

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,358 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 64,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,351 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,420 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,274 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 NCD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

BG51 NCD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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