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BT51 KDJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,177 mi
Last recorded143,177 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 143,177 miles

Both front tyres worn low

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2017 143,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn low

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2017 131,380 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in edge ()

Oil leak ()

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

battery light on

boot handle insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

interior mirror insecure

near side front and rear tyres hsave slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Fail 30 Dec 2016 131,330 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside and offside front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in edge ()

Oil leak ()

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

battery light on

boot handle insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

interior mirror insecure

near side front and rear tyres hsave slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,866 miles

boot handle insecure

interior mirror insecure

nearside wiper smearing

rear exhaust box starting to leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 131,866 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

boot handle insecure

both front brake discs lipped / worn /and becoming thin

interior mirror insecure

nearside wiper smearing

rear exhaust box starting to leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount broken

small tears in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 14 Dec 2013 121,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advisory on battrey check

front & rear brakes discs corroded on surface

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2013 121,358 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advisory on battrey check

front & rear brakes discs corroded on surface

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,461 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,789 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 111,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,808 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,831 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,770 miles

minimal weart to offside rear and nearside rear and offside front tyres.

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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BT51 KDJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT51 KDJ, 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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BT51 KDJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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