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BK51 HZY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,493 mi
Last recorded198,493 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 HZY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 198,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 196,103 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 190,848 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 183,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 179,344 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Jan 2015 172,817 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 172,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 165,269 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 164,850 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2013 161,561 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 161,556 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 151,225 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL

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

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER PROTECTION COVER DETACHED

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 149,969 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake wear indicator light on

nearside front tyre close to limit and has damage to sidewall

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Dec 2010 138,560 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 138,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 127,441 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 127,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 120,906 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 120,906 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 109,191 miles

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

both front tyres becoming low on outside edges+damage on wall of nearside front

Pass 2 Nov 2006 95,392 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HZY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

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

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