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SH51 EUM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,288 mi
Last recorded151,288 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 EUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 151,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 137,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing worn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 130,303 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 120,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 99,936 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,153 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 82,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,581 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 49,820 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT WHEELS.

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN SPLIT BY ACCIDENT DAMAGE.

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 EUM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EUM, 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 EUM registered?

SH51 EUM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is SH51 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 EUM shows 15 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.

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