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ST51 AKG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,025 mi
Last recorded107,025 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 AKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,144 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 98,090 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 2 x rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage missing 2 x front (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 x rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 x (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,138 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 92,138 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 Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,495 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,585 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 78,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,072 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,962 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,649 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 AKG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AKG, 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 ST51 AKG registered?

ST51 AKG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is ST51 AKG safe to buy?

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