MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Oil leak from engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking
fuel cap seal starting to perish
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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