MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front discs corroded
All as previous VT32
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
impact damage nearside rear floor
nearside and offside front and centre rear seatbelts slightly frayed
nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges worn
nearside handbrake reading low
offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
play in nearside and offside front bottom ball joints
play in rack
rear metal brake pipes rusty
sill covers and undertrays fitted
both suspension lower arm rear bushes worn
hand brake efficiency only just high enough
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
impact damage to off side rear floor.
off side front tyre inner edge worn.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
impact damage to off side rear floor.
off side front tyre inner edge worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in rack † †nearside rear floor impact damage
impact damage to near side rear floor.
play in both front wishbone rear inner bushes.
play in steering rack.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SK51 YFJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YFJ, 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 YFJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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