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AP51 ELC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ELC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,445 miles

exhaust blow front

nail in front n/s tyre

Front windscreen cracked to limits

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement displacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock rebound rubber split deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2018 121,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen cracked to limits

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement displacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock rebound rubber split deteriorated

exhaust blow front

nail in front n/s tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,393 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise replace (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear shock rebound rubber deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 115,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise replace (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear shock rebound rubber deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint worn to limits strongly advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint worn to limits strongly advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on limits strongly advise replace (4.1.E.1)

screen damaged in centre

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,664 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,563 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes worn

both rear indicators turning white

Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front lower arm inner bushes worn

both rear indicators turning white

Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,134 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm in tread centre

Sills,front and centre floors could not be checked,covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm in tread centre

Sills,front and centre floors could not be checked,covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2005 55,346 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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AP51 ELC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP51 ELC, 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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AP51 ELC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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