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ST51 EJK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,918 mi
Last recorded147,918 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 EJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 147,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 137,473 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 127,474 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 115,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,138 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,920 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 1,580 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 EJK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

ST51 EJK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is ST51 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 EJK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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