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BK51 XPF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,014 mi
Last recorded182,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 182,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes

brake pads warning lights on,pads7-8mm front and rear

Pass 1 Feb 2023 176,353 miles

heat shield loose

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 169,829 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 164,844 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 164,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 164,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 161,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 155,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,808 miles

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

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

play in osf lower ball joints and drop links

Fail 21 Mar 2016 141,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 136,172 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 130,948 miles

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

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

n/s front plastic innerwheel arch cover dameged

slight low effort n/s handbrake

Pass 28 May 2013 123,928 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 119,631 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2011 115,331 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewall beadings cut but not down to canvas

handbrake reserve travel on limit

Pass 18 May 2010 110,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2009 102,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 96,651 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 90,018 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,831 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 XPF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

BK51 XPF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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