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BG51 VPF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,124 mi
Last recorded127,124 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 127,124 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 115,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 108,400 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 103,694 miles

BOTH front wishbone rear bushes worn/play

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,208 miles

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,124 miles

Cracking in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,342 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,266 miles

oil leak off side front lower engin

washer ajust ment

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,471 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/f + n/s/f wipers just about clearing front window screen

nail in tyre

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 VPF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 VPF registered?

BG51 VPF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is BG51 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 VPF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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