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AV51 WEO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,318 mi
Last recorded174,318 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WEO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 174,318 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 139,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 139,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 131,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 127,818 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 127,817 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 122,355 miles

n/s mirror craked

Fail 4 Jun 2007 122,355 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 109,833 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 WEO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

AV51 WEO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is AV51 WEO safe to buy?

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