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BK51 ODW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,691 mi
Last recorded216,691 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ODW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 216,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Outer wing covered with tape

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

both sides front & rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Aug 2017 216,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Outer wing covered with tape

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front & rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Aug 2016 206,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 20 Aug 2015 195,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 184,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake discs slight wear and corrosion

rear number plate slight deteriation

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 184,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake discs slight wear and corrosion

rear number plate slight deteriation

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 173,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 173,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 166,447 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 152,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 141,864 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 129,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 120,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 112,235 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 ODW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

BK51 ODW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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