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SP51 CYH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,261 mi
Last recorded183,261 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 183,261 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 181,983 miles

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

front flexy exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2018 181,984 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front sidelights slightly discoloured

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

exhaust heatsheild corroded and partially insecure

oil leak

reverse lamp lense has dirt ingress

washer fluid level warning light on

Fail 19 Sep 2018 181,969 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 180,929 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 180,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2016 178,624 miles

surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 178,624 miles

Nearside 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)

surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2015 169,028 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 160,026 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 149,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 137,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 127,517 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators.

o/s/f indicator begining to show white light.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 116,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,022 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 105,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 101,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,233 miles

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

power steering pump noisey

Fail 5 Sep 2007 93,233 miles

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

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2006 64,709 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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SP51 CYH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP51 CYH, 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 SP51 CYH registered?

SP51 CYH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 CYH safe to buy?

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