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AY51 HUK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HUK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2019 137,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear wing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,815 miles

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

Offside Front wing rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,775 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,771 miles

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

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

tyre needs replacement ASAP

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,187 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 44,186 miles

Offside Front 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 10 Oct 2005 36,451 miles

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

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

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

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 HUK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY51 HUK, 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 HUK registered?

AY51 HUK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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