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AY51 GFZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,125 mi
Last recorded197,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GFZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 197,125 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 195,250 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 195,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 191,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 181,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 166,230 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 166,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 151,275 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 151,275 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 136,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 136,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 119,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 119,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 104,399 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 104,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 89,602 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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AY51 GFZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AY51 GFZ, 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 AY51 GFZ registered?

AY51 GFZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AY51 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 GFZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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