MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,875 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery light on
Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
battery light on
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre cuts in tread
engin oil leek
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured x2 one in welded repair (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre cuts in tread
engin oil leek
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
o/s and n/s front tyre side walls cracking
o/s rear handbrake low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG51 VPO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?
BG51 VPO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2001.
Is BG51 VPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG51 VPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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