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AF51 VKV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 131,548 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 118,950 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate cracked

under tray fitted obsecure some components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 113,471 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate has a slight damage/crack

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,271 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate has a slight crack

Pass 1 Oct 2012 106,113 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

nearside front brake pad sensor wore hanging off

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,706 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 87,453 miles

advise on nearside wiper split on ends

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint dust cover split

oil leaks underneath

surface rust on both rear metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2008 87,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise on nearside wiper split on ends

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint dust cover split

oil leaks underneath

surface rust on both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,319 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,345 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

heavy rust first exhaust mounting

slight play offside rackend

slight rust offside rear brake pipe

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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AF51 VKV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF51 VKV, 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 AF51 VKV registered?

AF51 VKV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AF51 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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