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AT51 TOO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,188 mi
Last recorded185,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 TOO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 185,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 185,188 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 175,951 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 175,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 163,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 163,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 156,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 156,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 150,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 150,421 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 141,975 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 141,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 131,584 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

reported to owner about oil leak from under engine.

Fail 17 Nov 2006 131,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

reported to owner about oil leak from under engine.

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 TOO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TOO, 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 AT51 TOO?

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What year was AT51 TOO registered?

AT51 TOO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AT51 TOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 TOO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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