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AV51 LSO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,169 mi
Last recorded143,169 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 143,169 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 143,169 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 142,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 142,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 141,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 139,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 138,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 132,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 127,933 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 127,933 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 124,650 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 124,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 116,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,955 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 103,955 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 99,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,173 miles

Alternator belt and air con belts cracked

Both rear outer side lights dim

One jet blocked nearside front washer jet

Radiator deteriorated

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,310 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 80,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,610 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 LSO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

AV51 LSO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AV51 LSO safe to buy?

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