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BK51 HZP

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,169 mi
Last recorded83,169 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 HZP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 83,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,843 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2020 60,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2019 57,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2018 55,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside and offside rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seat ()

slight condensation on offside front lamp

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,484 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil on minimum

front brake pads low

slight play on front wishbone rear bushers

slight play on offside front tie rod

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,484 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil on minimum

front brake pads low

slight play on front wishbone rear bushers

slight play on offside front tie rod

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

oil on minimum

Fail 18 Oct 2014 51,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

oil on minimum

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,614 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,873 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 49,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,014 miles

front and rear number plates beginning to be defective

Fail 8 Oct 2011 49,014 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates beginning to be defective

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,222 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,280 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 39,280 miles

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

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 HZP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

BK51 HZP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is BK51 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 HZP shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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