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SP51 MXC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,653 mi
Last recorded142,653 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 MXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 129,801 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 129,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 111,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,445 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 95,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 88,247 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,831 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,528 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,878 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 40,262 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 39,675 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

slight play in bottom ball joints

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 MXC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

SP51 MXC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is SP51 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 MXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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