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BG51 VPD

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,206 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,357 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,944 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,030 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,030 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 5 Dec 2007 47,061 miles

front bumper and grill damaged

nearside front indicator lens

Fail 4 Dec 2007 47,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front bumper and grill damaged

nearside front indicator lens

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,918 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 VPD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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