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89,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front fog lamp not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded
Headlamps have deteorated
exhaust is very rusty
r/n/s jacking point is missing
underside is rusty in places esp rear suspension
exhaust is rusty
underside is rusty in places
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear tyres are badly perished recommend these are replaced
exhaust is rusty
r/n/s jacking point is missing
underside is rusty in places esp rear
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
surface corrosion under vehicle/Suspension Corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
surface corrosion under vehicle/Suspension Corrosion
surface corrosion under vehicle
under vehicle covered
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
surface corrosion under vehicle
under vehicle covered
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking tread cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All Four Tyres Cracking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
All Four Tyres Cracking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
adv- corrosion at centre exhaust bracket.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pedal actuating rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)
adv- corrosion at centre exhaust bracket.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
OSF brake disc corroded/discoloured
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
OSF brake disc corroded/discoloured
adv-nsr tyre starting to crack on side wall.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
adv-nsr tyre starting to crack on side wall.
Fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate
Front tyres wearing on edge
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres wearing on edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AJ51 OGN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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