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AJ51 HBH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,016 mi
Last recorded164,016 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HBH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 164,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 154,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

offside handbrake low on efficiency

Fail 22 Sep 2012 154,690 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

bonnet grill loose

Pass 6 Dec 2011 146,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 140,354 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 134,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,273 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 118,929 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 108,401 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 108,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 103,972 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 HBH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

AJ51 HBH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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