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SRR 63

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 63
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 84,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,886 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,841 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner treads

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,369 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,750 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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SRR 63 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SRR 63, 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 SRR 63 registered?

SRR 63 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is SRR 63 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 63 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRR 63 have outstanding finance?

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