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SO51 CWR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

186,078 mi
Last recorded186,078 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 CWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 186,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 186,051 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 185,934 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 24,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,397 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,813 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 22,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,144 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,308 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condison

Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,151 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,919 miles

rear nearside tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,165 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,736 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,990 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 8,200 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 8,129 miles

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

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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SO51 CWR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 SO51 CWR, 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 SO51 CWR registered?

SO51 CWR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is SO51 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 CWR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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