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BL51 OMA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OMA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 96,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2019 94,807 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 92,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parking brake low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,525 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 83,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 78,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,760 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,643 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,963 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,594 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lower engine tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2006 30,594 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lower engine tray fitted

sill covers fitted

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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BL51 OMA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL51 OMA, 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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BL51 OMA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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