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Y821 OBN

2001 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,816 mi
Last recorded127,816 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 385,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 OBN
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,816 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,503 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,715 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

offside front drop link slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 98,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,261 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,805 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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Y821 OBN is a 2001 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y821 OBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y821 OBN registered?

Y821 OBN is a 2001 BMW 3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y821 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y821 OBN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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