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SL51 UPE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,681 miles

All 4 Brake Disc Dust Guards Corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Slightly Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Filler Cap O Ring Seal Perished And Cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front Steering Track Rod Inner Joints Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Lower Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Fore Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 93,681 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts N/s/f Brake Pad Wear Wire Broken (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 Brake Disc Dust Guards Corroded

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light Illuminated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Slightly Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Filler Cap O Ring Seal Perished And Cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front Steering Track Rod Inner Joints Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Lower Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Fore Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To ear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Filler Cap O Ring Seal Perished And Cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Fore Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,543 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Cap O Ring Perished And Cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Foremost Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 92,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s/r Floor Corroded And Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/s/r Floor Corroded And Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/f Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Cap O Ring Perished And Cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/s And N/s Rear Trailing Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,014 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear in to floor mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 90,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear in to floor mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 89,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 84,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 69,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,723 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,723 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,901 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,320 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroding on inner edges

suspect o/s/r tyre been run soft

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,003 miles

offside front tyre tread bald on outside edge, nearside rear tyre tread on wear bands 2mm centre tread bald on inside edge 225/45r17 94w extra load

rear brake pads low/approx. 80% worn

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Pass 1 May 2008 35,504 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 35,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2007 31,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 25,954 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 25,954 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UPE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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