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AF51 VKZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 139,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 131,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,342 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet leaking under bonnet

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2023 126,342 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet leaking under bonnet

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

n/s washer not working but o/s providing enough fluid to clear windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 115,811 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 115,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,164 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,386 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,780 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,780 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,863 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,316 miles

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

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 9 Nov 2007 36,586 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,345 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 VKZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

AF51 VKZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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