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AK51 XGL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,976 mi
Last recorded77,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XGL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,976 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,889 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s front tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,280 miles

advise nearside front and offside front lower wishbone bushes have play but not excessive

strongly advise nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroding and outer casing in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise nearside front and offside front lower wishbone bushes have play but not excessive

strongly advise nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroding and outer casing in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 65,946 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,842 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,833 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 XGL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

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

Is AK51 XGL safe to buy?

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