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BO51 GRG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 GRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 126,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 120,053 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 117,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 114,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,543 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,272 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2015 110,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,028 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 108,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,819 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 105,819 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play os rack

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,475 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts in n/s front and rear tyres to outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Dec 2009 84,448 miles

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

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)

cuts in n/s front and rear tyres to outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,297 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 77,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,952 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 69,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,654 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 51,461 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 GRG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GRG, 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 BO51 GRG registered?

BO51 GRG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BO51 GRG safe to buy?

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