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Y435 VJW

2001 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,384 mi
Last recorded105,384 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 385,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 VJW
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 105,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

Fail 4 Nov 2013 83,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,664 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,663 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 62,663 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 59,838 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 55,671 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 53,172 miles

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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Y435 VJW is a 2001 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y435 VJW, 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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Y435 VJW is a 2001 BMW 3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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