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SL51 KLZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 KLZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust system 1x hanger split, weld split slight leak

Fail 28 Jan 2026 61,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp at boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and components corroded

exhaust system flange in poor condition 1x hanger snapped weld split at back box and slight leak

Fail 20 Jan 2026 61,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp at boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and components corroded

brake warning light on

exhaust system flange in poor condition 1x hanger snapped weld split at back box and slight leak

Pass 23 Jan 2025 48,055 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 48,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,947 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 41,941 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All brake hose ferruls corroded not excessive

Brake discs all corroded

Offside main front to read brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake slight fluctuation

Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s at side of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 39,381 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s at side of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,438 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 35,438 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both nearside front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 31,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,138 miles

front wipers

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,452 miles

engine covers under covers and sill covers fitted

general corrosion to under side

general suspension bush perishing to front and rear

rear suspension arm corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2016 30,452 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

both front tyres perishing in tread

engine covers under covers and sill covers fitted

general corrosion to under side

general suspension bush perishing to front and rear

rear suspension arm corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2015 30,360 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,190 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 30,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight corrosion on other brake pipes and flexible ferruls

slight cracking in fuel cap seal

tyre valves cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,969 miles

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

slight cracking in tyre valves

Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

slight cracking in tyre valves

Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,691 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 29,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,756 miles

brake flexible ferruls slightly corroded

brake pipes corroding

fog lamp lense loose?

screenwash poor

slight cracking on tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,634 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,284 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,311 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 23,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamps on upper aim limit

Pass 29 Oct 2005 22,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KLZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 KLZ, 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 KLZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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