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PK51 MRO

2001 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,502 mi
Last recorded116,502 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 385,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 MRO
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 111,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,680 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Brake warning lamp on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,150 miles

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

n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,150 miles

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)

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

n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2011 67,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,086 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 59,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,297 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 114,880 miles

front brake pads look low ???

fuel cap rubber seal starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 80,405 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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PK51 MRO is a 2001 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 85,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK51 MRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK51 MRO registered?

PK51 MRO is a 2001 BMW 3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is PK51 MRO safe to buy?

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