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AJ51 UUM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,697 mi
Last recorded166,697 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 166,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 163,256 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 158,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,735 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT (225/40/18)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 154,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT (225/40/18)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 148,963 miles

nsr and osr metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 143,502 miles

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 7 Jul 2011 138,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

nearside rear alloy wheel has damage to inner rim

Fail 7 Jul 2011 138,235 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

nearside rear alloy wheel has damage to inner rim

Pass 21 Jul 2010 130,431 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 121,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,735 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 114,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 103,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror has minor damage

Pass 4 Nov 2006 88,595 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 88,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 72,131 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 UUM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc 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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

AJ51 UUM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is AJ51 UUM safe to buy?

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