MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
advise slight corrosion on exhaust system
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AP51 YFL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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