MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust bracket broken. Doesn't effect security.
Central Windscreen has light scratching.
Offside Rear Tyre treads cracking.
Oil leak Engine ()
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Exhaust bracket broken. Doesn't effect security.
Central Windscreen has light scratching.
Offside Rear Tyre treads cracking.
Oil leak Engine ()
Central Exhaust bracket broke. Exhaust security not affected.
Central Windscreen has light scratching.
Offside Rear Tyre treads starting to crack.
Oil leak From front of engine. ()
Central Fuel hose leaking Just after filter assembly. (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Exhaust bracket broke. Exhaust security not affected.
Central Windscreen has light scratching.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre treads starting to crack.
Oil leak From front of engine. ()
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR Effort down. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak.
exhaust to gearbox broken
osf/osr/nsf tyres sidewalls cracking.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak.
exhaust to gearbox broken
osf/osr/nsf tyres sidewalls cracking.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre cracking.
offside front tyre cracking.
Oil leak
both front tyres cracking sidewall.
front exhaust bracket broken.
slite scrtching on windscreen.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Oil leak
both front tyres cracking sidewall.
front exhaust bracket broken.
slite scrtching on windscreen.
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust bracket broken and rusted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust bracket broken and rusted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pad warning light is on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad warning light is on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres plus o/s/r tyre outter wall cracking
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AJ51 KVW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KVW, 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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AJ51 KVW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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