MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chip in windscreen
fuel cap seal starting to perish
n/s/r handbrake performance slightly down
oil leak
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
chip in windscreen
fuel cap seal starting to perrish
wipers slightly smearing
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
exhaust nuts missing on front jiont
o/s handbrake performance low
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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