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SH51 EWG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 89,716 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Fail 10 Feb 2023 89,713 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,269 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 73,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 68,864 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 63,630 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,410 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 59,170 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported at gearbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 58,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken(still supported)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 57,451 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Dec 2013 57,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 55,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,602 miles

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

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

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

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S TIE RODS

Fail 6 Dec 2011 53,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S TIE RODS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,666 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 52,666 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,983 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,317 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,194 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 43,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,148 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 40,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,830 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 EWG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

SH51 EWG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is SH51 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 EWG shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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