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SP51 USL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 USL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,585 miles

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

rear brake discs have corrosion

under trays cover sills fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear brake discs have corrosion

under trays cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,633 miles

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

both rear flexi hose ferrules have corrosion

clip missing from fuel filler hose

cover sills and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 69,631 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear flexi hose ferrules have corrosion

clip missing from fuel filler hose

cover sills and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,112 miles

Fuel pipe insecure clip missing from filler hose on tank (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light staying on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,219 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,218 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 45,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,701 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 36,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,448 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,448 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,548 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 USL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

Is SP51 USL safe to buy?

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