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AY51 MDZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,331 mi
Last recorded191,331 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 191,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 183,794 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 183,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 174,100 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 174,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 164,550 miles

NSR shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2012 154,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 143,581 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 143,414 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 128,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 116,923 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 116,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,401 miles

slight wear in steering rack

wear in front lower joints

Fail 19 Dec 2008 100,885 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

wear in front lower joints

Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,123 miles

wear in steering rack,lower front arm have lift in ball joints,n/s/f tyre low on edges,bonnet mascot could cause injury

Fail 19 Dec 2007 85,123 miles

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

wear in steering rack,lower front arm have lift in ball joints,n/s/f tyre low on edges,bonnet mascot could cause injury

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,285 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 69,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,852 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 MDZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

AY51 MDZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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