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AY51 KLE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,009 mi
Last recorded175,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 175,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 166,230 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 166,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 155,136 miles

rear tyres getting down to wear bars

Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,487 miles

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2011 140,487 miles

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

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2010 128,043 miles

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INSIDE ANR REARS GETTING DOWN ALL ON RAISED TREAD

Pass 9 Dec 2009 115,266 miles

front brake pads wearing down

o/s/r handbrake effort slightly low

rear reg plate water stained

Pass 15 Dec 2008 103,107 miles

front brake pads wearing down

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn

o/s/f rear wishbone bush worn

supply pipes to both rear flexys starting to corrode

top of rear reg plate water stained

Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 78,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 78,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,916 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 KLE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KLE, 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 AY51 KLE registered?

AY51 KLE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AY51 KLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 KLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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