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AJ51 UUB

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,734 mi
Last recorded144,734 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 144,734 miles

Brake discs and pads are worn

Coil springs complete

Front seat belts retract slow

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear tyre is close to legal limit

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Offside rear park brake has slightly low effort

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose and rack are wet with oil but unable to asses fully for leaks due to covers fitted

Rear brakes slight bind

Rear indicators worn in colour slightly

Some brake pipes slightly corroded

Wipers slighly worn

engine slight misfire whilst idling and tapety

Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,149 miles

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

O/S AND N/S REAR OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

SLIGHT BIND O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKES

Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 106,381 miles

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

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

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

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

UNABLE TO TEST OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 99,001 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 99,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2005 91,146 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UUB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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