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AM51 UGP

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,015 mi
Last recorded126,015 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 126,015 miles

child seat fitted nearside front

engine light on

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,015 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nearside front

engine light on

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,170 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2015 119,155 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,593 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 96,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,274 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,605 miles

rear ends of both main brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,820 miles

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

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 UGP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGP, 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 AM51 UGP registered?

AM51 UGP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AM51 UGP safe to buy?

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