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SL51 GOH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,087 mi
Last recorded138,087 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 GOH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 138,087 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyres just on the limits

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion siils (6.1.B.2)

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

boot corroded

hand brake low & excessisv travel on

mangmen light on

Fail 4 May 2016 138,087 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyres just on the limits

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion siils (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot corroded

hand brake low & excessisv travel on

mangmen light on

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 132,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 127,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 127,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 122,671 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 122,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 117,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,158 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 107,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,868 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 94,411 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 88,261 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 88,251 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,337 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 70,843 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 GOH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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