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AR51 XWW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,242 mi
Last recorded128,242 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XWW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 128,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,322 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber weak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

rear discs and pads wearing thin

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2013 115,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs wearing thin and corroded

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

rear discs and pads wearing thin

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2012 107,299 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,299 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,202 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,408 miles

Oil leak

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,116 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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AR51 XWW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

AR51 XWW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AR51 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XWW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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