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BK51 JDX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,626 mi
Last recorded173,626 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JDX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 173,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 156,127 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING WITH AGE BUT STILL SEALING

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 156,127 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING WITH AGE BUT STILL SEALING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 134,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 111,091 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,326 miles

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 JDX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

BK51 JDX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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