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AK51 KWN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

185,019 mi
Last recorded185,019 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 185,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 184,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 168,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s number plate lamp lense missing

n/s/r door not opening from inside

Pass 3 Jan 2013 164,157 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 164,156 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 155,073 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 155,073 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 144,470 miles

n/s/r indicator faded, advise replacement bulb....

wipers smear.....

Fail 31 Jan 2011 144,470 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r indicator faded, advise replacement bulb....

wipers smear.....

Pass 6 Jan 2010 133,341 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 133,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 126,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number deteriorating

Fail 24 Jan 2009 126,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2008 120,375 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2008 120,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2007 112,685 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 112,673 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2006 104,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 104,748 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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AK51 KWN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 KWN, 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 AK51 KWN registered?

AK51 KWN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AK51 KWN safe to buy?

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