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AV51 XMC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,721 mi
Last recorded147,721 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 147,721 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 147,721 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 wheel bolts missing/ o s f / n s f / o s r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 133,584 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 133,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake readings not locking up

Pass 20 Apr 2017 115,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 99,900 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,722 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 87,722 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 May 2012 70,410 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 52,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,346 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 41,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,870 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 34,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 29,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,546 miles

N/s/r seat belt cant be checked due to child seat has been fitted.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,162 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r Engine undertray fitted restricting examination

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 XMC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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