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AV51 LPU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,209 mi
Last recorded145,209 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2017 145,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,505 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 134,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.omm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 113,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 100,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 94,415 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 88,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,318 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 LPU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 LPU registered?

AV51 LPU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AV51 LPU safe to buy?

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