MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
fuel tank strap mounting corroded
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
fuel tank strap mounting corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust support bracket to rear of gearbox loose/rotten/rattling, system secure at time of test but repair advised.
Fuel cap seal perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion around & near jacking point
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake shield mount rotted away, loose/rattling.
Offside Rear Heavy corrosion around & near jacking point
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about to touch wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Oil light lit on dash!
Plastic sill covers fitted
Brake performance not tested Vehicle highly likely to have total brake failure under test (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe leaking Front to rear pipe at nearside back edge of fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust support bracket to rear of gearbox loose/rotten/rattling, system secure at time of test but repair advised.
Fuel cap seal perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Heavy corrosion around & near jacking point
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake shield mount rotted away, loose/rattling.
Offside Rear Heavy corrosion around & near jacking point
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about to touch wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Oil light lit on dash!
Plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension arm rearward mounting bushes soft
amber oil light illuminated!
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear pad getting low.
slight play in both off side and near side front lolly pop bushes.
slight play in near side front control arm ball joint.
unable to check off side front wheel bearing due to sticking brake.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r brake pipe has surface corrosion
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AP51 FGZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 AP51 FGZ, 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 FGZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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