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SK51 JYY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,565 mi
Last recorded146,565 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 JYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 146,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,070 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 130,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 124,368 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 120,893 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 120,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 120,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 114,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,397 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes covered and goes over fuel tank

Cut on side wall of near side front tyre †(not down to fabric)

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

Front number plate cracked †(still can read reg)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 82,193 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 81,482 miles

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

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 JYY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

SK51 JYY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SK51 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 JYY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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