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AM51 WKD

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,398 mi
Last recorded69,398 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 WKD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,834 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 32,407 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 16,271 miles

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

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

near side front tyre viod of tread on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 15,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,565 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 8,264 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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AM51 WKD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM51 WKD, 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

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What year was AM51 WKD registered?

AM51 WKD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AM51 WKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 WKD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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