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AK51 GKE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low nearside rear unevenly worn possibly causing vibration. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 116,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.616. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine has a missfire possible valve defect .

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittent. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low nearside rear unevenly worn possibly causing vibration. (5.2.3 (e))

Strong smell of fuel in cabin.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both - to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear - diff/bush-mounts worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,635 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired hub to shock bolt loose & moving (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering seal/floor pan split open (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper - spring/clip (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both - lights not brighter than the tail light when applied (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both - to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear - diff/bush-mounts worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre badly scuffed

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (advise to change soon) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush advise change soon (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/brake warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some movement in both front wishbone mountings

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,827 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 88,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,949 miles

some movement in steering rack knuckles

some wear to front wishbone mountings

Fail 7 Jun 2011 86,949 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some movement in steering rack knuckles

some wear to front wishbone mountings

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,281 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 85,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side front tyre worn low on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,536 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,536 miles

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

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

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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AK51 GKE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK51 GKE, 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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AK51 GKE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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