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SR51 MDY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut but not through to cords

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower horizontal arms (2.4.G.1)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

parking brake just met requirements

underbody shields and outer sill covers -unable to fully check underbody condition

Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

parking brake just met requirements

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut but not through to cords

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower horizontal arms (2.4.G.1)

underbody shields and outer sill covers -unable to fully check underbody condition

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,915 miles

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both are inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

drivers window inoperative

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,172 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,595 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,595 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,859 miles

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

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

slight fluctuation at front brake readings

Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight fluctuation at front brake readings

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,568 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,467 miles

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

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 MDY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SR51 MDY, 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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What year was SR51 MDY registered?

SR51 MDY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SR51 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 MDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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