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SK51 GXV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,108 mi
Last recorded187,108 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 187,108 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 187,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 181,409 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 181,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 172,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 145,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 117,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 96,868 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 96,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 96,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn edges.

damage wheel rims.

low pressure offside front tyre.

noise from rear brakes in reverse.

wear brake components.

wear susp.and axle components.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 96,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Low Fuel Warning Light On, Engine Oil Level Slightly Low, Offside & Nearside Front Tyre Treads Worn On Inner & Outer Edges, Offside Rear Tyre Tread Worn To 2.0mm, Offside Floor Heat Shield Distorted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking Brake Squeal In Opperation.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 78,901 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 GXV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXV, 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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SK51 GXV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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