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SH51 HOA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,081 mi
Last recorded87,081 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 HOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,067 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,276 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,356 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 76,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose mounting corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 54,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,676 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 36,430 miles

Gouge in near side rear tyre inner sidewall, but no cords visible.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,430 miles

Gouge in near side rear tyre inner sidewall, but no cords visible.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 31,261 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 31,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,952 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 24,667 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,259 miles

front + rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,758 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2008 19,220 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,382 miles

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

dent in o/s door

Fail 28 Dec 2007 17,380 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

all brake discs coroded

dent in o/s door

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 HOA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HOA, 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.

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SH51 HOA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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