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AV51 CVT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,312 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 139,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 132,158 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 105,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,717 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,196 miles

front brake pads near limit

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,854 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,502 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,167 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2005 51,786 miles

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

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 CVT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

AV51 CVT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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