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SP51 NTY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,695 mi
Last recorded85,695 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,503 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both side (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,448 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 70,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,865 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 585,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,535 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,516 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,901 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,131 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,066 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake wear indicator light is on

n/s washer jet not working but window still gets adequte washer fluid

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,135 miles

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

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

brake wear indicator light is on

n/s washer jet not working but window still gets adequte washer fluid

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,381 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre near legal limit and is also cracking on outer sidewall and in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre near legal limit and is also cracking on outer sidewall and in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,213 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 20,213 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NTY 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 66.7%.

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 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 NTY, 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 NTY registered?

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

Is SP51 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 NTY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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