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AJ51 GYW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,939 mi
Last recorded156,939 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 156,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 151,457 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 151,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 145,608 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 145,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2010 139,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 131,764 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 125,582 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 125,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 118,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 103,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 103,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 101,725 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 GYW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ51 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

AJ51 GYW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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