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AJ51 UUH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,029 mi
Last recorded138,029 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UUH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 132,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 127,399 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 127,399 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,946 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 124,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 99,577 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,371 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 85,573 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 85,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,408 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 71,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 65,808 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 UUH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UUH, 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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What year was AJ51 UUH registered?

AJ51 UUH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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