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AV51 HBO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,847 mi
Last recorded153,847 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HBO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 153,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has leak near down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 153,847 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has leak near down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 153,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,109 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel buckled slightly

general underside corrosion

undersheilds restricting underside view

Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 148,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 146,501 miles

Nearside brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear

Offside brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear

Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,803 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 139,803 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,201 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths close to legal limit

Offside parking brake low effort

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2015 117,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 104,025 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,503 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 90,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,871 miles

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

advise o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,711 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 56,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,742 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 HBO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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