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VKM 861

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,797 mi
Last recorded58,797 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 861
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 58,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 40,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,371 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,487 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 24,463 miles

Front nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 23,954 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 23,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres has cracks

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,470 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,168 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,487 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,354 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,061 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges.

slight damage to o/s door mirror.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 10,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 7,835 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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VKM 861 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKM 861, 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 VKM 861 registered?

VKM 861 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VKM 861 safe to buy?

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