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AJ51 GZT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GZT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 125,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 124,691 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 123,334 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 115,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,507 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 101,231 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,398 miles

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

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

n/s+o/s front tyres worn on inner+outer edges

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 GZT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

AJ51 GZT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is AJ51 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 GZT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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