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SL51 BXW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

218,911 mi
Last recorded218,911 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 BXW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 218,911 miles

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

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

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

E.M.L illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

coolant leak

front brakes are imbalanced

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear control bush has play

n/s/f steering rack inner joint has play

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 200,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 179,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 179,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 159,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r lower speed rating than all other tyres

Fail 2 Jan 2014 159,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r lower speed rating than all other tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2013 139,002 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts slow to return

both rear shock mounts slightly worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 139,002 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts slow to return

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,307 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2012 121,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,318 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 115,317 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,072 miles

rear brake pipes greased.

slight play in n/side front inner rack joint

Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,808 miles

some rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2009 99,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,758 miles

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

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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SL51 BXW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL51 BXW, 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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What year was SL51 BXW registered?

SL51 BXW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SL51 BXW safe to buy?

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