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BC51 OKR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,267 mi
Last recorded120,267 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 OKR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 120,267 miles

All coil springs has slight corrosion

Covers fitted

Em light on

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,776 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 100,755 miles

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

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

Advise: offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,447 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 94,294 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,858 miles

when rocking steering under load a clunking niose can be heard in the steering rack but no fault found

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,665 miles

wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2008 81,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

wear in steering rack

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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BC51 OKR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BC51 OKR, 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 BC51 OKR registered?

BC51 OKR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BC51 OKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 OKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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