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AV51 LSK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LSK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,348 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,469 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 66,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,029 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 LSK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

AV51 LSK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AV51 LSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LSK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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