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AX51 CWD

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,150 mi
Last recorded191,150 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 CWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 191,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 186,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 186,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 180,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 174,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 174,327 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 167,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 159,158 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 159,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 144,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 133,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 110,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,964 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 90,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,932 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 83,932 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Dec 2007 83,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,143 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,223 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

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 CWD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AX51 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

AX51 CWD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AX51 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 CWD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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