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AX51 CVN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,477 mi
Last recorded178,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 CVN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 178,477 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 178,477 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 174,437 miles

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2020 174,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2019 170,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 170,160 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 165,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 162,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 162,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 157,145 miles

r metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 149,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to smear

osf wheel/brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2014 142,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 138,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 127,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 112,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,644 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2009 99,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2009 82,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre has low tread on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Jan 2009 82,393 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre has low tread on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,978 miles

Fuel cap support rubber missing.

N/S/F seat belt slow to retract.

N/S/R tyre worn to below 3mm

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.

O/S/R/ tyre worn to below 3mm.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,911 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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AX51 CVN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX51 CVN, 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 AX51 CVN registered?

AX51 CVN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AX51 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 CVN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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