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SK51 GFE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 136,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,765 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 132,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 131,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 127,516 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,286 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 122,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,974 miles

EML on

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

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

both front tyre cracked, 225/45/17

both rear light unit malfunction (LED flicker)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, corroded on surface (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

noise coming from engine area

Fail 17 Feb 2018 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyre cracked, 225/45/17

both rear light unit malfunction (LED flicker)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, corroded on surface (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

noise coming from engine area

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 113,869 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 30 Aug 2014 110,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,414 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 75,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,685 miles

rear brake pads low.

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 GFE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SK51 GFE, 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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What year was SK51 GFE registered?

SK51 GFE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SK51 GFE safe to buy?

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