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AV51 LRA

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,831 mi
Last recorded110,831 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 110,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

limited reserve travel in handbrake lever

Fail 7 Oct 2011 105,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

limited reserve travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,135 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,135 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 75,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,369 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 LRA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

AV51 LRA is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AV51 LRA safe to buy?

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