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AK51 MUB

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,099 mi
Last recorded200,099 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 200,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2014 192,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 185,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 178,792 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 165,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

surface corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Sep 2011 165,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

surface corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2010 150,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 143,044 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 143,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 100,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,758 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm

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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AK51 MUB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK51 MUB, 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 AK51 MUB registered?

AK51 MUB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AK51 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 MUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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