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SP51 WUK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,013 mi
Last recorded136,013 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 WUK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Near side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,723 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 108,722 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,778 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 99,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,400 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eng mgt light on

osf wiper worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 82,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,386 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,036 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,258 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,947 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 40,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,023 miles

near side head lamp has no pattern,(sorted).

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 WUK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WUK, 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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SP51 WUK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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