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SP51 YHY

2001 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,381 mi
Last recorded158,381 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 YHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2015 158,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 144,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,331 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,961 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 YHY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

SP51 YHY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SP51 YHY safe to buy?

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