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SP51 NFE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 84,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,009 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,001 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

fuel cap seal starting to perish

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,473 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

rear tyres cracking slightly

steering wheel cover slightly loose

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protection applied

Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

rear tyres cracking slightly

steering wheel cover slightly loose

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protection applied

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,590 miles

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

dampness on high pressure power steering pipe

dampness on steering rack

front to rear brake pipes have been sealed

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear road springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,582 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness on high pressure power steering pipe

dampness on steering rack

front to rear brake pipes have been sealed

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear road springs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 67,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,575 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,040 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 43,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 31,810 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 NFE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SP51 NFE, 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 SP51 NFE registered?

SP51 NFE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is SP51 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 NFE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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