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BF51 KSN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KSN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,593 miles

Front bumper in Sucre

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,038 miles

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in Osr tyre pressure looks low not repairable

Nsr tyre close to limmit

Osr tyre close to limmit

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 89,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad knocking from steering

Fail 13 May 2014 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad knocking from steering

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,983 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light is on

front discs are badly worn

oil level is low

Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,313 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 72,312 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,642 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,140 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 34,140 miles

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

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

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 KSN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KSN, 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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BF51 KSN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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