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AV51 UBC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UBC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,236 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroding.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting low on tread (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 95,042 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,595 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 84,588 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticking on

n/s/r pads getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,460 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,264 miles

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

n/s handbrake slow to operate

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,404 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 UBC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UBC, 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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AV51 UBC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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