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AJ51 HBF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HBF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,116 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 105,429 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 104,916 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 104,916 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 102,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 16 May 2006 93,583 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 HBF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

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

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