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SK51 GPJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,821 mi
Last recorded122,821 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,821 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,826 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,824 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,467 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 99,447 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket corroded and broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,866 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,866 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,742 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,164 miles

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 GPJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

SK51 GPJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is SK51 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 GPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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