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AP51 FHA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,290 mi
Last recorded159,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FHA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 159,290 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 159,255 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 155,263 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE REAR + OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEX MOUNTING POINTS / BRACKETS CORRODED TO FLOOR MOUNTINGS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 151,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 148,244 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED + ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

Pass 15 Jun 2022 144,767 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 5 Jul 2021 141,334 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 141,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 138,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 135,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,043 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 129,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2016 125,868 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELARCH

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,060 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR OUTER WHEELARCHES

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,907 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 116,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2012 112,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,728 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,347 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 81,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 80,665 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 64,961 miles

n/s & o/s front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

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 FHA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

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

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