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AF51 VKS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,388 mi
Last recorded230,388 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 230,388 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 230,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 230,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 230,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 229,494 miles

All Tyre's wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 229,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,892 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,892 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,178 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 97,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,684 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,250 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 VKS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKS, 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 AF51 VKS registered?

AF51 VKS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 VKS safe to buy?

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