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A16 DJJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,787 mi
Last recorded99,787 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,787 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 98,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,212 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,025 miles

slight damage to the osr road wheel

both rear coil springs corroded at bases

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,329 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,267 miles

slight damage to inner face of alloy wheel on the offside front

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,748 miles

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,046 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads appear 70% worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,067 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,191 miles

1 litre oil added for MOT

both front tyres worn inner shoulders to 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,854 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 44,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,243 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have minor splits/cracks

full plastic undertray fitted,acess to view components limited

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

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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A16 DJJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A16 DJJ, 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 A16 DJJ registered?

A16 DJJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is A16 DJJ safe to buy?

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