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SL51 UYK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,516 mi
Last recorded140,516 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 140,516 miles

Oil leak

both side rear tyres feathering

Pass 27 May 2014 137,004 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 130,173 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 116,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 109,718 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 109,718 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 90,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 85,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 85,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 83,070 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 UYK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SL51 UYK, 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

How do I check the history of SL51 UYK?

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What year was SL51 UYK registered?

SL51 UYK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SL51 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 UYK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL51 UYK have outstanding finance?

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