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Y204 RBJ

2001 BMW 3

Silver Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,480 mi
Last recorded157,480 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 385,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 RBJ
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 146,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 144,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 141,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 137,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 128,435 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 116,707 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 116,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 105,773 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 105,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 95,989 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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Y204 RBJ is a 2001 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 85,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y204 RBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y204 RBJ registered?

Y204 RBJ is a 2001 BMW 3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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