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AT51 BPY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,259 mi
Last recorded98,259 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BPY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,237 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 86,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust mounting weak and insecure

offside steering rack showing slight wear

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,838 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,711 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 51,984 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 44,719 miles

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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AT51 BPY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AT51 BPY, 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 AT51 BPY registered?

AT51 BPY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AT51 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 BPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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