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AV51 TZU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,111 mi
Last recorded58,111 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TZU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,111 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,856 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 TZU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

AV51 TZU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AV51 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 TZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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