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AJ51 KVW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,807 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,295 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,399 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken. Doesn't effect security.

Central Windscreen has light scratching.

Offside Rear Tyre treads cracking.

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 119,399 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,510 miles

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. ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 118,506 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,789 miles

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.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 115,787 miles

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.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,546 miles

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.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 109,404 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking sidewall.

front exhaust bracket broken.

slite scrtching on windscreen.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 109,400 miles

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.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 106,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,723 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 99,723 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,514 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 91,300 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,964 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,138 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 74,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,226 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 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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