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SL51 YNC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2016 145,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

charging light stags on

emmision not tested

nearside front tyre worn on outside tread

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 140,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 140,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 136,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 132,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 132,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 128,357 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 128,357 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 121,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 112,706 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 112,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 30 Jan 2009 103,092 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 103,092 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing both edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 93,418 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 91,978 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 86,500 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 66,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,500 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 YNC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YNC, 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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What year was SL51 YNC registered?

SL51 YNC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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