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AV51 EBM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,246 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 89,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box hanger broken

idle speed erratic

o/s/r rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osf wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osf wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,696 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 71,892 miles

movement in front suspension / rear inner pads look low / osr tyre unevenly worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2012 71,892 miles

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

movement in front suspension / rear inner pads look low / osr tyre unevenly worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2011 69,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 68,075 miles

slight play in front wheels/suspension / nsr tyre unevenly worn on edge

Pass 18 May 2009 66,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,829 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 EBM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBM, 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 EBM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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