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SH51 EWU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,779 mi
Last recorded141,779 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 EWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 141,779 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 132,558 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 132,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 118,597 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 118,597 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,919 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 110,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 102,801 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 93,867 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,867 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2006 88,240 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2005 72,834 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 EWU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

SH51 EWU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is SH51 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 EWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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