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Y517 UON

2001 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,608 mi
Last recorded139,608 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 385,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 UON
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 120,890 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 112,988 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn low

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

unable to view rear coil springs

Fail 30 May 2014 112,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

255/35/zr 18

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn low

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,565 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded recommend replacement

poor beam imge on headlamps

Fail 9 Jun 2012 100,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 100,274 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 93,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2011 93,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,004 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,949 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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Y517 UON is a 2001 BMW 3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y517 UON, 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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Y517 UON is a 2001 BMW 3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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