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AV51 CVA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,356 mi
Last recorded105,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CVA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,356 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 105,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,817 miles

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

offside wiper split

wear in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2015 96,807 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

offside wiper split

wear in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,846 miles

offside front tyre tread damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,790 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,686 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 66,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 56,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 51,550 miles

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

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 CVA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV51 CVA, 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 AV51 CVA registered?

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

Is AV51 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 CVA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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