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SL51 BYC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 BYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 123,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 122,612 miles

corrosion on offside front wheel arch.

corrosion on offside rear brake discs.

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

slight fraying of offside front seat belt.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 122,612 miles

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

corrosion on offside front wheel arch.

corrosion on offside rear brake discs.

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

slight fraying of offside front seat belt.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 104,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 104,822 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Feb 2010 104,822 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,937 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 75,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 57,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,743 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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SL51 BYC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL51 BYC, 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 SL51 BYC registered?

SL51 BYC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SL51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 BYC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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