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BO51 FMK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,282 mi
Last recorded150,282 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 FMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 150,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 148,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 147,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 146,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 146,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 143,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 148,531 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 142,190 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 137,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 131,686 miles

N/S front passenger seat belt slow retracting

Windscreen has a stone chip under 10mm in zone B and has a slight scratch

Pass 19 Jun 2010 128,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 119,561 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 115,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 106,543 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 98,551 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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BO51 FMK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BO51 FMK, 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 BO51 FMK registered?

BO51 FMK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BO51 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 FMK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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