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AV51 TZS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,644 mi
Last recorded72,644 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TZS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,644 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 72,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2023 54,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 54,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,491 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 35,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,193 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,409 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,812 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres showing signs of age

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,408 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

suspect air leak near servo hose but no splits or leak found

Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,770 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F TYRE DETEORATED

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 17,582 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 TZS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

AV51 TZS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AV51 TZS safe to buy?

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