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SO51 CMK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 CMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 116,213 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2009 104,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf ind, has tape round edge

Fail 9 Sep 2008 98,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf ind, has tape round edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,039 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 92,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,428 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,370 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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SO51 CMK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO51 CMK, 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 SO51 CMK registered?

SO51 CMK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SO51 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 CMK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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