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SL51 ZKX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,063 mi
Last recorded69,063 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,063 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,978 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,535 miles

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

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

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

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

all flexi brake hose feruls are slightly corroded

ofside nearside rear axle bushes are slightly worn

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all flexi brake hose feruls are slightly corroded

ofside nearside rear axle bushes are slightly worn

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,362 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 ZKX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

SL51 ZKX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is SL51 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 ZKX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL51 ZKX have outstanding finance?

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