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AR51 XXN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,210 miles

near side front shock absorber shows signs of a leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side front shock absorber shows signs of a leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,071 miles

both front suspension bushes on rear of each arm worn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp lense broken (1.2.1e)

both front suspension bushes on rear of each arm worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,206 miles

CORROSION F TO R BRAKE PIPES.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKES BALANCE POOR.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

CORROSION F TO R BRAKE PIPES.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKES BALANCE POOR.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,784 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 83,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,211 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,925 miles

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,649 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,830 miles

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

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 XXN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXN, 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

How do I check the history of AR51 XXN?

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What year was AR51 XXN registered?

AR51 XXN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AR51 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XXN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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