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BP51 UDJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,160 mi
Last recorded149,160 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 149,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 149,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 142,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding parking (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor detached

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 138,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor detached from pad

Pass 17 Mar 2015 136,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 136,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 128,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 122,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 115,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,499 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 106,585 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,897 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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BP51 UDJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BP51 UDJ, 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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BP51 UDJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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