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SL51 ZKF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,833 mi
Last recorded137,833 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 137,833 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,485 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,018 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,434 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,932 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 ZKF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZKF, 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

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What year was SL51 ZKF registered?

SL51 ZKF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is SL51 ZKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 ZKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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