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AO51 WTR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,833 mi
Last recorded160,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WTR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 160,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Road wheel slightly damaged nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 160,831 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Road wheel slightly damaged nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 149,603 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2015 149,603 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 137,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 137,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 122,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 104,194 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 104,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

general movement in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

general wear on rear discs

most of cars underside has plastic covers fitted

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to both number plates

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 91,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

general movement in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

general wear on rear discs

most of cars underside has plastic covers fitted

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to both number plates

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bump stops perished n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,371 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bump stops perished n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,131 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,831 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 65,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,208 miles

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

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

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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AO51 WTR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO51 WTR, 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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AO51 WTR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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