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AY51 NVU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,122 mi
Last recorded186,122 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 186,122 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 24 Oct 2022 181,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2022 181,730 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 176,647 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 176,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal has cracking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both sides. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 173,974 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 173,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 169,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 162,838 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 162,832 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 152,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,352 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 21 Sep 2016 143,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,887 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 122,229 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 6 Sep 2012 115,843 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 115,843 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 85,367 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,043 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 NVU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

AY51 NVU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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