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AJ51 OGN

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

89,470 mi
Last recorded89,470 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,999 miles

Headlamps have deteorated

exhaust is very rusty

r/n/s jacking point is missing

underside is rusty in places esp rear suspension

Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,697 miles

exhaust is rusty

underside is rusty in places

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,918 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,867 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

under vehicle covered

Fail 23 Nov 2020 87,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

under vehicle covered

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,412 miles

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 87,412 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,948 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,948 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,066 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 86,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,570 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 84,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,947 miles

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

adv- corrosion at centre exhaust bracket.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,947 miles

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.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,913 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,076 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OSF brake disc corroded/discoloured

Fail 29 Nov 2011 81,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OSF brake disc corroded/discoloured

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,466 miles

adv-nsr tyre starting to crack on side wall.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,466 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,968 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,803 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 74,803 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 69,385 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 69,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2005 66,795 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 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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