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SS51 MAS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,172 mi
Last recorded53,172 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 MAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 53,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,134 miles

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray & sill cover fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2022 50,697 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,040 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,721 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 48,721 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,328 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 46,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,585 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,882 miles

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

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 43,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,523 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2010 41,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 41,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,800 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,267 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 29,802 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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SS51 MAS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SS51 MAS, 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 SS51 MAS registered?

SS51 MAS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SS51 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS51 MAS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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