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BF51 TKD

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 130,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 129,696 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 129,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 125,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 117,522 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

n s f tyre wearing on outer edge

o s f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 10 May 2017 117,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

n s f tyre wearing on outer edge

o s f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 May 2016 112,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 110,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 107,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,464 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 106,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mountings worn.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 106,464 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

screen washers leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,001 miles

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

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 1 Oct 2009 94,001 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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 29 Sep 2008 87,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 77,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,938 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 68,938 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 62,727 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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BF51 TKD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BF51 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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