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SK51 NOV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,733 mi
Last recorded62,733 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 NOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 62,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 62,368 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,549 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,349 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.

parking brake effort 16%

sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 55,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.

engine management light on.

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 55,778 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.

engine management light on.

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 47,650 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 47,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,905 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,951 miles

light corrosion to all discs

light surface corrosion to pipes

lower arm bushes slight movement

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,467 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 NOV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NOV, 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 NOV registered?

SK51 NOV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SK51 NOV safe to buy?

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