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AV51 LPP

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,782 mi
Last recorded83,782 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LPP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,317 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,775 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,401 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,470 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 66,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

slight noise from rear diff

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

slight noise from rear diff

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,966 miles

slight noise on rear diff

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,268 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 52,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,643 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 LPP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

AV51 LPP is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AV51 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LPP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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