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AF51 VKP

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,648 mi
Last recorded82,648 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,648 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)

front wishbone rear bushes weak.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wishbone (rear) bushes weak.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,288 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 47,004 miles

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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AF51 VKP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF51 VKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 VKP?

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What year was AF51 VKP registered?

AF51 VKP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AF51 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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