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BD51 GNK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,213 mi
Last recorded130,213 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 GNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 88,540 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2009 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 58,281 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,234 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 41,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

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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BD51 GNK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD51 GNK, 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 BD51 GNK registered?

BD51 GNK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is BD51 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 GNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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