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AV51 MXH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,655 mi
Last recorded152,655 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 MXH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 152,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sidewalls damaged on nearside front and rear tyres

Fail 6 Nov 2014 152,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sidewalls damaged on nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2013 140,743 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 137,096 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 137,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 129,989 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 123,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 116,525 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,600 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 102,509 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heat shield above rear silencer is insecure.

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear shock absorber piston is corroded and the plastic cover is insecure.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 102,373 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level is on minimum.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heat shield above rear silencer is insecure.

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside headlamp aim not tested.

Offside rear shock absorber piston is corroded and the plastic cover is insecure.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres slight damage to sidewalls

o/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2006 79,935 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 MXH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

AV51 MXH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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