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SR51 LUB

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 LUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,072 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 78,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,751 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,079 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,079 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,825 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 30,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SR51 LUB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SR51 LUB, 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 SR51 LUB?

You can check the full history of SR51 LUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SR51 LUB registered?

SR51 LUB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is SR51 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 LUB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR51 LUB have outstanding finance?

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