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BK51 HZH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,934 mi
Last recorded133,934 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 HZH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 133,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 133,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 131,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 117,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,652 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 105,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,071 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 93,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 83,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,884 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,150 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front 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 HZH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BK51 HZH, 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 BK51 HZH registered?

BK51 HZH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BK51 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 HZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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