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AV51 GVT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,687 mi
Last recorded170,687 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 170,687 miles

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 170,687 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 160,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 160,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 152,741 miles

front number plate in poor condition

inner sidewall cracks to near side rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2014 152,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate in poor condition

inner sidewall cracks to near side rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 148,354 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 148,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 145,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded into rear flexis

offside front tyre perished and tread worn low and nearside front tyre perished and tread worn low

offside rear tyre perished

play in offside front lower ball joint

play in offside front lower rear inner bush

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 145,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded into rear flexis

offside front tyre perished and tread worn low and nearside front tyre perished and tread worn low

offside rear tyre perished

play in offside front lower ball joint

play in offside front lower rear inner bush

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 139,280 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f indicator lens missing

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,483 miles

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

coolant bleed screw was leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2009 132,368 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant bleed screw was leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2008 121,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 111,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 109,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 109,711 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 GVT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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