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AV51 GVJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,088 mi
Last recorded135,088 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 135,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,715 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 104,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

front pads getting low

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,068 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres on 2.5mm & worn on outer edges

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 15 Jan 2009 86,067 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres on 2.5mm & worn on outer edges

n/s washer jet inop

wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,885 miles

Both front wiper blades leaving line on front screen when washers used.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 76,884 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front suspension lower arms,rear rubber bushes going soft.

Both front wiper blades leaving line on front screen when washers used.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side handbrake low effort

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 GVJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

AV51 GVJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AV51 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 GVJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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