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AK51 XJV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,858 mi
Last recorded143,858 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 143,858 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 143,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 136,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 136,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 133,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 132,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 128,484 miles

Both front stub axles are corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,612 miles

Both front wheel hubs corroded

Both rear shocks corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,184 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,162 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside and offside front hub corroded

Offside one of the washer ject block

Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 123,841 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 87,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,177 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 59,177 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 56,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 53,669 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XJV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

AK51 XJV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 XJV safe to buy?

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