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SK51 FXZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,777 mi
Last recorded110,777 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FXZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 110,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

rear registration bulb holder broken

Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,777 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box snapped from centre pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

rear registration bulb holder broken

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,035 miles

Engine Idle speed high

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 106,948 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both headlamps have a strange beam pattern

Pass 12 May 2015 106,948 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both headlamps have a strange beam pattern

Pass 12 May 2014 104,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 94,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 94,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,276 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 40,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,983 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 26,983 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

movement in offside front steering/suspension

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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SK51 FXZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold 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 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 SK51 FXZ, 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 SK51 FXZ registered?

SK51 FXZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is SK51 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 FXZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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