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BK51 EUA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 EUA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 122,158 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 122,158 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 118,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d /bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,612 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 115,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,617 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 113,614 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

noise from o/s rear brake or hub

some metal brake pipes would be better cleaned & prootected

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,352 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,352 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,594 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall starting to crack up slightly.

Slight wear evident in steering rack.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall starting to crack up slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight wear evident in steering rack.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,287 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 108,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,543 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing may be starting to become noisy.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering rack pinion has slight knocking noise evident should be kept under observation.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,855 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 88,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 79,036 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn to legal limit

parking brake efficiency low at n/s

Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,087 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 64,528 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BK51 EUA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BK51 EUA, 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 BK51 EUA registered?

BK51 EUA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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