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AT51 TYE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 TYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,274 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,132 miles

Eml Lights on

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 112,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,048 miles

engine management light on

oil loss from engine and oil pressure light intermitant

Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

oil loss from engine and oil pressure light intermitant

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 100,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

nsf tyre has badly worn inner edge (replace asap)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,441 miles

EML on indicating fault

Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,441 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML on indicating fault

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,717 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 756,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 75,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,302 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in rack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,069 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TYE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AT51 TYE, 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 AT51 TYE registered?

AT51 TYE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AT51 TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 TYE shows 21 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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