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AV51 XMH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,956 mi
Last recorded109,956 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 109,956 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,843 miles

All tyres have damage to inner side walls

Engine cover fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,046 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,563 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,340 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,340 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe is rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,277 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 XMH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

AV51 XMH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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