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BK51 LCF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,729 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 90,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,259 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front Tyre is badly cracked on inner wall, not sufficient to expose cords/ply

Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front Tyre is badly cracked on inner wall, not sufficient to expose cords/ply

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,145 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,850 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 42,850 miles

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

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

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 LCF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

BK51 LCF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is BK51 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 LCF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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