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BK51 JBY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,967 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2015 115,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2014 114,032 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 114,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 111,857 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 111,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads worn low

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 1 May 2012 109,231 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 109,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside park brake

Fail 16 May 2011 106,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 106,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 100,215 miles

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

both front tyres slight damage to walls

Pass 4 Dec 2008 97,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,072 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 92,072 miles

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

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

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 JBY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

BK51 JBY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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