MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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
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
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
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
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both inner steering arms have slight free play at ball joint fixings
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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.
Is AV51 CVL safe to buy?
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