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AJ51 OGM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,830 mi
Last recorded130,830 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,830 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front tyre in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit in places

parking brake effort only just met limit

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,908 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,934 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,345 miles

both bfront tyres side wall starting to crack

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 OGM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 OGM registered?

AJ51 OGM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AJ51 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 OGM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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