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SL51 ZKZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,950 mi
Last recorded139,950 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,950 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,766 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 136,766 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,027 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,638 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,943 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not exposing cords

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not exposing cords

Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,943 miles

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not exposing cords

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,127 miles

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

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

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 21 Sep 2006 37,467 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,562 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 ZKZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZKZ, 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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What year was SL51 ZKZ registered?

SL51 ZKZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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