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BK51 XOW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,427 mi
Last recorded137,427 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 132,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 114,225 miles

eml light on indicating fault

Fail 20 Aug 2016 114,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge bold due to fouling (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' multiple air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

eml light on indicating fault

rear tyres look to be fouling wheel arches while under load

Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,479 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,474 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,880 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,749 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,814 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 83,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,564 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

front & rear tyre wear low.

n/s/f lower suspension arm,rear mounting weak.

object in n/s/r tyre.

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 XOW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

BK51 XOW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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