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AV51 CVL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,191 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 140,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,117 miles

Both rear tyres are low (2mm)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are very rusty

Front brake pads are low

Rear coil spring are rusty

Rear top mounts are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,117 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack leaking out of o/s rack boot (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres are low (2mm)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are very rusty

Front brake pads are low

O/s track rod end has slight play

Rear coil spring are rusty

Rear top mounts are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,631 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,300 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both inner steering arms have slight free play at ball joint fixings

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,393 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,800 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,808 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 CVL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

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

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