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AJ51 HAO

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,179 mi
Last recorded148,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,179 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 143,673 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 143,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,577 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 136,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 129,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint appears loose/worn in arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,107 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,522 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner plane

brake pad wear indicator light on

surface cracks showing in both rear tyre treads o/k at test

Fail 19 Jun 2013 93,522 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner plane

brake pad wear indicator light on

surface cracks showing in both rear tyre treads o/k at test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,167 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,407 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 71,361 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,816 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,597 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 61,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,401 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 50,401 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 HAO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

AJ51 HAO is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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