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AK51 MVL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 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 MVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,475 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat/Flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,902 miles

Offside 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to get low (195/65r15)

rear pads appear to be getting low

slight movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,774 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,359 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,508 miles

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,498 miles

brake fluid change is over-due.

rear number plate is de-laminating slightly ok at time of test recomend replacement

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 30,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 25,724 miles

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 MVL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

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

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