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SP51 YSG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,203 mi
Last recorded109,203 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,203 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,843 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated

Fail 19 Oct 2010 92,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,435 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 YSG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

SP51 YSG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SP51 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 YSG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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