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AJ51 GYX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,701 mi
Last recorded148,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 147,699 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 139,311 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,819 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 132,314 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 132,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine rattle noise

Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,552 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 123,241 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,240 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,426 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 119,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 116,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 112,424 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 107,893 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 99,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 95,622 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 95,622 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 GYX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

AJ51 GYX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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