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SPW 743W

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,766 mi
Last recorded135,766 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPW 743W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 135,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 134,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,530 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 127,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 124,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 121,465 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,319 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears near flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,435 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,275 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,355 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,355 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,163 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link top ball joints dust cover split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,836 miles

O/S/F upper ARB linkage gaiter split.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,948 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,948 miles

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

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

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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SPW 743W is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SPW 743W, 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

How do I check the history of SPW 743W?

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What year was SPW 743W registered?

SPW 743W is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is SPW 743W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPW 743W shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPW 743W have outstanding finance?

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