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AV51 KFR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,245 mi
Last recorded139,245 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KFR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 139,245 miles

parking brake efficiency 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Feb 2015 134,386 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 31 Jan 2015 134,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 124,763 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 124,762 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,819 miles

Brake pads warning light on.

N/S/R Tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,718 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 108,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 108,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 103,041 miles

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

cut in offside tyre no cords exposed

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,256 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 96,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 96,201 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 KFR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KFR, 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 KFR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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