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AF51 VKT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VKT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 101,855 miles

both front anti rollbar link gaiters starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,713 miles

drivers side plastic sill damaged at front

gaiter on passangers side front antiroll bar link slight crack

Pass 14 Jan 2012 75,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,392 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

drivers side mud flap loose

rear metal brake pipes by flexys starting to rust

slight play in both lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

drivers side mud flap loose

rear metal brake pipes by flexys starting to rust

slight play in both lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,165 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

front pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,334 miles

rear brake discs and pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,470 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 VKT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

AF51 VKT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is AF51 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VKT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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