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SL51 JUO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 JUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 125,590 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 125,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front discs corroded and lipped

nsf wiper poor

Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 102,629 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Oil leak

front brake disc's lipped

yellow oil warning lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,422 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 84,422 miles

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

major oil leak from oil filter area unable to test rear seat belt fully and both nearside and offside seats contain child seats water leak from either water pump or outlet

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,326 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 JUO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SL51 JUO, 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 JUO registered?

SL51 JUO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is SL51 JUO safe to buy?

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