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Y857 LRA

2001 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,329 mi
Last recorded52,329 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 385,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 LRA
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 52,329 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,274 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,918 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,044 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 36,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,316 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,035 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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Y857 LRA is a 2001 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y857 LRA, 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 Y857 LRA registered?

Y857 LRA is a 2001 BMW 3, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y857 LRA safe to buy?

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