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BF51 KPX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,228 mi
Last recorded139,228 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KPX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 139,228 miles

Airbag light on

EML ON

Pass 30 Jul 2011 133,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can not fully see rear coil springs

o/s/r shock absorber cove not secure

wipers poor just ok for test

Fail 26 Jul 2011 133,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can not fully see rear coil springs

o/s/r shock absorber cove not secure

wipers poor just ok for test

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,350 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,415 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 77,267 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF51 KPX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BF51 KPX, 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 BF51 KPX registered?

BF51 KPX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is BF51 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 KPX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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