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SRZ 3078

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,075 mi
Last recorded148,075 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 3078
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 148,075 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2022 148,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 146,438 miles

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 146,438 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 146,438 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 142,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 136,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,093 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 126,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 123,289 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 115,610 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 107,845 miles

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 12 Oct 2009 107,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 100,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 93,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,111 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRZ 3078 registered?

SRZ 3078 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is SRZ 3078 safe to buy?

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