MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak
Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine overheating
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
brake light is on
brake reading low
cover and side skirt fitted
exhaust gas leak
oil leak
slight play on track rod end
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light on
brake warning light on
n/s/r handbrake lazy
slight play o/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
slight play o/s/f lower ball joint
outer sills covered,oil ,leaks engine & gearbox area,brake fluid level low,front pads low,front & rear discs corroded,offside front tyre bald on inner edge,wearing on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SRZ 3078 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SRZ 3078, 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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SRZ 3078 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2001.
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