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AV51 CWF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,140 mi
Last recorded140,140 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CWF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 137,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,509 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 131,761 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,761 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 128,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 128,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 119,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 119,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 112,590 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F wish bone arm bush has very little play

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 112,586 miles

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

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

N/S/F & O/S/F wish bone arm bush has very little play

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 93,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake warning lamp on

n/sf wishbone inner rear bush partial movement

o/s/f wishbone inner rear bush partial movement

Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning lamp on

n/sf wishbone inner rear bush partial movement

o/s/f wishbone inner rear bush partial movement

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 54,679 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 CWF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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