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AK51 MVD

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MVD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 101,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,115 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,267 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

ENGINE MANGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 84,441 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

inner surface of front brake discs corroded

nearside rear position lamp appears dim

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearsde rear tyre 3mm tread

Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearsde rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 67,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 67,554 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 63,266 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 63,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 58,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 55,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MVD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVD, 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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AK51 MVD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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