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AJ51 OOU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,851 mi
Last recorded101,851 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 101,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 May 2013 84,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 73,395 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,296 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,288 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 51,114 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,270 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 OOU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

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

Is AJ51 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 OOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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