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BG51 NEN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

253,179 mi
Last recorded253,179 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 253,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

eml is illuminated

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 15 Feb 2017 245,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml is illuminated

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 24 Feb 2016 227,629 miles

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

engine mgt light is on

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 25 Feb 2015 214,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 214,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 199,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 185,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 169,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning light on.

engine management warrning light on.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 152,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light is on

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2010 135,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 25 Feb 2010 135,827 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 24 Feb 2009 119,251 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on in car

Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,023 miles

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

air bag warning light is staying on

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,176 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 NEN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NEN, 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 NEN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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