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AO51 YNE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,063 mi
Last recorded144,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 144,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,539 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots adrift.

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine covers and outer sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 118,770 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 118,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,049 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox prop flexi joint deteriorated / damaged

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 110,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox prop flexi joint deteriorated / damaged

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,191 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 93,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,088 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 83,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,625 miles

both front inner tyre walls have slight cracking to inner walls but not through to canvas

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,966 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,158 miles

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 YNE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO51 YNE, 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 AO51 YNE registered?

AO51 YNE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is AO51 YNE safe to buy?

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