MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Both front wiper blades leaving line on front screen when washers used.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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