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AP51 NXM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,370 mi
Last recorded53,370 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,370 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,273 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 34,879 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 NXM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 NXM registered?

AP51 NXM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AP51 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 NXM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP51 NXM have outstanding finance?

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