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AR51 FAU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 116,922 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 116,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust fixings deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 109,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,332 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,227 miles

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box hangers cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner brake fluid below maximum

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 90,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box hangers cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner brake fluid below maximum

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

several minor chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,833 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust support bracket corroded/broke

Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust support bracket corroded/broke

Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack on inner side walls

o/s/f brake pads showing wear

Fail 19 Dec 2011 28,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,554 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,480 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 15,480 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 FAU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAU, 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 AR51 FAU registered?

AR51 FAU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AR51 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 FAU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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