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AV51 CUJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,346 mi
Last recorded136,346 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 136,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 117,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,697 miles

oil warning lamp on

Fail 31 Jul 2014 107,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,884 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,838 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,794 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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AV51 CUJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV51 CUJ, 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 AV51 CUJ registered?

AV51 CUJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 CUJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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