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201 KUM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,788 mi
Last recorded192,788 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration201 KUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 192,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 192,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 175,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 162,341 miles

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

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 20 Nov 2009 149,738 miles

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

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

Washers jets are partly blocked

Pass 25 Nov 2008 140,326 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 126,842 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 111,299 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 111,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 96,300 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 96,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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201 KUM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 201 KUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 201 KUM registered?

201 KUM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is 201 KUM safe to buy?

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