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BG51 OOW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,209 mi
Last recorded115,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,209 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 107,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,024 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,159 miles

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

sill covers fitted

some "movement" in o/s and n/s front wishbone - inner - rear bushes

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (rear sections - into rear flexible pipes)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,175 miles

front pads getting low

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2012 79,175 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,160 miles

light cracks in o/s and n/s front tyre treads

some movement in n/s/f wishbone - inner - rear bush

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,242 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 56,242 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,727 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 53,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,622 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 OOW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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