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AK51 KWT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,852 mi
Last recorded152,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KWT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 152,852 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear some rust at rear jacking points

Fail 5 Jun 2018 152,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear some rust at rear jacking points

Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,595 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 134,315 miles

n/s/f tyre inner tread area worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s park performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 127,041 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,742 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 118,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 105,604 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 105,550 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,993 miles

Slight intermitant misfire at idle

Fail 5 Aug 2009 96,989 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 67,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,886 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

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 KWT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK51 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

AK51 KWT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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