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AV51 CUY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,045 mi
Last recorded38,045 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 38,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 28,586 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 23,789 miles

Transmission skid plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,668 miles

All four tyres cracking and perishing in tread and on walls of tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,044 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 19,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine warning light on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,292 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 22 Aug 2012 17,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,419 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 CUY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CUY, 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 CUY registered?

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

Is AV51 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 CUY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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