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AK51 MVE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 60,067 miles

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy/slightly rough

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,666 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,551 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,969 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 21,967 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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 MVE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVE, 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 AK51 MVE registered?

AK51 MVE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AK51 MVE safe to buy?

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