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SR51 KPV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,541 mi
Last recorded150,541 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 KPV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 150,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 150,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 145,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 139,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,317 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)

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre damaged outside wall

Fail 30 Sep 2014 130,282 miles

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

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

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

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)

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre damaged outside wall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 117,977 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 117,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,740 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside front tyre weaing on inner edge 225 40 18

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,073 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,073 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,451 miles

advise n/s/r reg plate light lense missing but not affecting security or showing white light to rear

Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/r reg plate light lense missing but not affecting security or showing white light to rear

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,822 miles

after discussions with main dealer and inspecting vehicle again and discussing it with my QC (slight play in ball joints)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 31,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front door check strap loose

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,773 miles

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

RIGHT FR DOOR CHECK STRAP LOOSE

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,454 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 20,870 miles

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

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

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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SR51 KPV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR51 KPV, 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 SR51 KPV registered?

SR51 KPV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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