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AV51 UBJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,514 mi
Last recorded66,514 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 66,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear service brake lazy

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 41,164 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,740 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 22,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,488 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,488 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,826 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 19,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,728 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,654 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 UBJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

AV51 UBJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is AV51 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 UBJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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