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AM51 RTU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,000 miles

Front advise both front seat belts slow in retracting

Offside Front washer jet requires attention

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

oil req top up

Fail 15 Jan 2018 123,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front advise both front seat belts slow in retracting

Offside Front washer jet requires attention

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

oil req top up

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,356 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight fluctuation

Offside Rear Wheel arch is corroded and separate

Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2017 119,356 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill has a hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake has slight fluctuation

Offside Rear Wheel arch is corroded and separate

Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,326 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCHS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside INDICATORS FLASHING SLIGHTLY FAST

Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BAD EARTH (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BAD EARTH (1.1.A.3f)

ALL WHEEL ARCHS SLIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside INDICATORS FLASHING SLIGHTLY FAST

Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,438 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,926 miles

front brake pads and discs thin

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 99,926 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs thin

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,924 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,664 miles

Front brake pads low.

Some play in BOTH front lower joints.(Borderline MOT)

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,995 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.(borderline MOT pass)

Some play in front lower balljoints.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,788 miles

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

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

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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AM51 RTU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 AM51 RTU, 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 AM51 RTU registered?

AM51 RTU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is AM51 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 RTU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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