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AP51 YGF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,895 mi
Last recorded133,895 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pipe bkt bkn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,665 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,059 miles

both front brake discs are corroded slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,310 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,500 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,101 miles

both front coil springs have been mis fitted

front and rear brake pads worn

o/s/f wish bone arm rear bush worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,233 miles

Both top front hose ferrules appear damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,793 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,957 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 YGF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

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

Is AP51 YGF safe to buy?

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