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BD51 NUK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,766 mi
Last recorded205,766 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 NUK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 205,766 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipe flexis cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 194,471 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 194,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag warning lamp on

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear indicators faded

suplimentary front side lights fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 178,998 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 178,998 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 166,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 166,897 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 154,491 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 154,150 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 138,124 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 138,124 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 122,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 105,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 96,125 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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BD51 NUK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD51 NUK, 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 BD51 NUK registered?

BD51 NUK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BD51 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 NUK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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