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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FN51FCY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 03 Jul 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,702 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018 5 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,162 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017 5 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,050 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,956 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,818 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202613 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,548 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,368 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,887 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202628 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,072 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009 5 Jun 202618 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 78,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,179 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 59,757 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 5 Jun 202614 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 47,566 MI
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FN51FCY was registered on 2001-09-13
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