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SH51 EWE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,348 mi
Last recorded151,348 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 EWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 151,348 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,542 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 133,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 124,898 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 117,750 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 117,750 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 May 2011 112,466 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 112,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,444 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 91,338 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 91,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,128 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,899 miles

All four tyres close to prescribed limit

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,396 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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SH51 EWE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH51 EWE, 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

How do I check the history of SH51 EWE?

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What year was SH51 EWE registered?

SH51 EWE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is SH51 EWE safe to buy?

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