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SL51 KLJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

125,826 mi
Last recorded125,826 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 KLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 125,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly due to condition of disc, no noise heard during roadtest (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight movement internally noticed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly due to condition of disc, no noise heard during roadtest (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Soft in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points corroded and starting to split, inspection difficult due to covers being fitted. Various other parts of floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 125,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly due to condition of disc, no noise heard during roadtest (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate very poor condition, poss affect security of handbrake shoes soon

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly due to condition of disc, no noise heard during roadtest (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Soft in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points corroded and starting to split, inspection difficult due to covers being fitted. Various other parts of floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosoion underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Pad wear sensor loose

Oil light comes on at times

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement General wear on most bushes but still functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,605 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm also damaged on upper segment (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosoion underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Pad wear sensor loose

Oil light comes on at times

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement General wear on most bushes but still functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

catalyst to middle exhaust nuts corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake back plate loose

parking brake just met minimum effiecy performance

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weekend

slight noise at front wheels possible brake or bearing noise

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,924 miles

brake pipes coated in a protective coating at time of test

front no plate damaged

oil around power steering rack but no leaks evident at time of test

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 13 Oct 2015 95,918 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes coated in a protective coating at time of test

front no plate damaged

oil around power steering rack but no leaks evident at time of test

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 91,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,423 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Dec 2010 81,948 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 81,946 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,897 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 57,479 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 57,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,616 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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SL51 KLJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SL51 KLJ, 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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SL51 KLJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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