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ST51 AKF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,557 mi
Last recorded153,557 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 AKF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 153,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner tail lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear jacking points corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside lower and offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both rear flexy hose mounting brackets corroded away from body

Fail 13 Nov 2019 153,557 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to nearside bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both lamps nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chaffing on body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner tail lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear jacking points corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside lower and offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both rear flexy hose mounting brackets corroded away from body

Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,655 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes lot of movement

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror casing missing

Offside front inner track rod ball joint has play

Offside rear inner sill heavy corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Oct 2018 143,655 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi join (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front anti roll bar bushes lot of movement

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror casing missing

Offside front inner track rod ball joint has play

Offside rear inner sill heavy corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2017 128,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 128,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe to flexy hose mounting bracket broken away due to corrosion (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe to flexy hose mounting bracket broken away due to corrosion (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens missing causing bulb to show white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens missing causing bulb to show white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 108,632 miles

Center exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 108,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Center exhaust clamp broken

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

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

oil leak soaking underbody

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,548 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 84,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,748 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 6 Dec 2012 76,524 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,675 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,494 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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ST51 AKF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST51 AKF, 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 ST51 AKF registered?

ST51 AKF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is ST51 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 AKF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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