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AV51 LSX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,492 miles

chip in windscreen

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/r handbrake performance slightly down

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 116,419 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/r handbrake performance slightly down

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,525 miles

chip in windscreen

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 108,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in windscreen

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,151 miles

exhaust nuts missing on front jiont

o/s handbrake performance low

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,151 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust nuts missing on front jiont

o/s handbrake performance low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,421 miles

centre stop light not working

front exhaust joint corroded

n/s front brake wear wire damaged

rear axle oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroding

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Sep 2012 95,420 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop light not working

front exhaust joint corroded

n/s front brake wear wire damaged

rear axle oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,344 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,344 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

SMALL RIP ON O/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,029 miles

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

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)

front tyres wearing on edges. possibly due to under-inflation.

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall. not down to cords

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,481 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 LSX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

AV51 LSX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AV51 LSX safe to buy?

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