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BG51 VRR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

275,255 mi
Last recorded275,255 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VRR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 275,255 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 275,255 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 268,709 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 268,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 260,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 255,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 10 Dec 2015 255,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Dec 2014 242,668 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 242,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 219,489 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 175,846 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 175,817 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 130,845 miles

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

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

n/s/f wishbone bush weak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 106,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 106,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 103,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 102,997 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,758 miles

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

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

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

front near side tyre outer wall slight damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2007 96,602 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 96,602 miles

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

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2006 94,980 miles

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

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

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 VRR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

BG51 VRR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BG51 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 VRR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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