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SH51 EXO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,950 mi
Last recorded149,950 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 149,947 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp cover missing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,818 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 144,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,311 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 133,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.057 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,117 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 115,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,926 miles

steering and susp slight // d.links

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,905 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,038 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing at shoulders

Fail 30 Mar 2010 89,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front tyre wearing at shoulders

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,601 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear fog light not operating

offside washer jet not operating

Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,140 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EXO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

SH51 EXO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is SH51 EXO safe to buy?

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