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AP51 YFL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,735 mi
Last recorded136,735 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 136,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on side walls

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

Offside Front tyre is out of shape on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on side walls

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 16 Feb 2017 136,730 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on side walls

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

Offside Front tyre is out of shape on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on side walls

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,000 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 127,681 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Jan 2015 127,681 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 109,559 miles

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,283 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,738 miles

Rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,924 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,158 miles

Front brake discs getting rusty on edges of braking surface,pads on 4mm.

Rear brake discs have large patches of rust on braking surface,pads on approx. 6mm.

Fail 19 Jan 2006 36,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs getting rusty on edges of braking surface,pads on approx. 4mm.

N/S/F tyre on 3mm.

Rear brake discs have large patches of rust on braking surface,pads on approx. 6mm.

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 YFL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

AP51 YFL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AP51 YFL safe to buy?

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