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SL51 JVC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,717 mi
Last recorded142,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 JVC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 142,717 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 142,717 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 138,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 129,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 122,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 120,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just made req performance n/s

Fail 22 Aug 2018 106,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just made req performance n/s

Fail 14 Aug 2018 106,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached wishbone rear bush bolt snaped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,948 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 89,948 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,200 miles

Nearside rear tyre has splits on inner wall but not showing cord or ply

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 76,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has splits on inner wall but not showing cord or ply

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,825 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 62,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,705 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,705 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 42,881 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,434 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,094 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 21,094 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,630 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 JVC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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