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AP51 FGZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FGZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,476 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 127,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,735 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 117,203 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,425 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 114,419 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,390 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,471 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 98,464 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,359 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,854 miles

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

Front suspension arm rearward mounting bushes soft

amber oil light illuminated!

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,487 miles

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.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,694 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,128 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 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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What year was AP51 FGZ registered?

AP51 FGZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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