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AR51 CJV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,282 mi
Last recorded144,282 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 144,282 miles

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

advise rear brake imballance of 12%

Pass 8 Nov 2011 139,988 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 136,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s rear tyre nearing legal limits

Pass 10 Nov 2010 136,788 miles

advise n/s rear tyre nearing legal limits

Pass 17 Nov 2009 133,759 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 133,759 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 117,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 101,545 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 101,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 83,705 miles

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

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

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

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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AR51 CJV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR51 CJV, 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 AR51 CJV registered?

AR51 CJV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is AR51 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 CJV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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