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SP51 OJW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,434 mi
Last recorded20,434 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 OJW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 19,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 18,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Pads starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2022 18,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,358 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 17,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s at edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 16,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 15,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,339 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,807 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT R/H LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 5,790 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 OJW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

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

Is SP51 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 OJW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP51 OJW have outstanding finance?

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