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SH51 HNK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,820 mi
Last recorded127,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 HNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 127,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 127,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 126,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,522 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 124,522 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,420 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 122,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 122,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 108,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,364 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 97,123 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 97,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 86,296 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2006 72,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 72,349 miles

Front tyres slightly starting to wear on inner edges. †Slight play in N/S/F wheel. †Play near the limit on the O/S/F wheel.

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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SH51 HNK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH51 HNK, 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 SH51 HNK registered?

SH51 HNK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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