MOT Status
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211,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))
Underside corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
boot warning light displayed on dash
oil warning lamp displayed at start up
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
boot/rear lights warning displayed on dash
oil warning lamp displayed at start up
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front disks slightly worn
osf tyre inner wall deterioated slightly
protective cover under engine prevents inspection
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Stone chip in zone A of windscreen less than 10mm in diameter.
Stone chip in zone B of windscreen less than 40mm in diameter.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AF51 YNO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 YNO, 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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AF51 YNO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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