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BG51 VNO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,607 mi
Last recorded128,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 128,607 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 128,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 123,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 123,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,388 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 118,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,226 miles

o/s/ front tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall on the n/s/ front .

Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,155 miles

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Fail 6 Dec 2005 77,291 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 77,291 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 VNO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

BG51 VNO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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