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AK51 XFV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 126,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 126,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 112,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 105,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 97,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 91,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 84,308 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 84,303 miles

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

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 XFV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK51 XFV?

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What year was AK51 XFV registered?

AK51 XFV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AK51 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 XFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK51 XFV have outstanding finance?

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