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BO51 FND

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 FND
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,355 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,395 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 118,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 115,272 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 115,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 112,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,842 miles

both front wishbone bushes slight play

offside front anti roll bar link slight play

rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Jul 2011 108,842 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes slight play

offside front anti roll bar link slight play

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,666 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,433 miles

front and rear pads getting low

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 51,319 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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BO51 FND is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BO51 FND, 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 BO51 FND registered?

BO51 FND is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BO51 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 FND shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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