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AJ51 BJU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,160 mi
Last recorded82,160 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 82,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 82,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,179 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 78,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding on and effort lags

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

Handbrake eficiency reaching required efforts but not locking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,044 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,044 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,126 miles

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

offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,296 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,080 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,306 miles

noise from nearside rear wheel when hand brake applied, hand brake load lower than offside.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,360 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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AJ51 BJU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AJ51 BJU, 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 AJ51 BJU registered?

AJ51 BJU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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