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AR51 XZN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XZN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 112,663 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 112,663 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 110,429 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides located in the suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 110,429 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides located in the suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to inner side wall early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 97,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,996 miles

corrosion noted to nsf osf nsr and osr brakes

play noted to steering rack

splits to noted to osr tyre inner wall not exposing cords

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,053 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,984 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 69,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,872 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 60,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 52,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres low on tred

front brake discs liped

nearside rear wheel damaged inner edge

small cuts to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres low on tred

front brake discs liped

nearside rear wheel damaged inner edge

small cuts to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,383 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge and sidewall starting to crack

Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,815 miles

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 15 Aug 2008 23,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,922 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 XZN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

AR51 XZN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AR51 XZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XZN shows 28 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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