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SH51 CWX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,486 mi
Last recorded76,486 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 CWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2010 76,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 73,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,086 miles

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake low in effort

Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,188 miles

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

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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SH51 CWX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH51 CWX, 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 SH51 CWX registered?

SH51 CWX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is SH51 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 CWX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH51 CWX have outstanding finance?

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