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BK51 XPA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,012 mi
Last recorded174,012 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 174,012 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 174,012 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 154,194 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

osf tyre on limit..inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 154,187 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

osf tyre on limit..inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 124,977 miles

slight movement on nearside and offside front lower arm d-rubbers

Pass 20 Dec 2008 109,963 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 98,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 97,225 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 97,225 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 87,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 84,809 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 XPA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

BK51 XPA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is BK51 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 XPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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