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AM51 UHY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,165 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 142,553 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 127,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 115,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,443 miles

Slight freeplay in both front lower ball joints

Wear in both lower rear bushes.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,528 miles

Slight freeplay in both front lower arms rear bushes.

Slight freeplay in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,697 miles

1. front windscreen damadged 2. rear brake pads low

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 UHY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UHY, 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

How do I check the history of AM51 UHY?

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What year was AM51 UHY registered?

AM51 UHY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AM51 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 UHY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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