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AJ51 UUS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,118 mi
Last recorded110,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UUS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 105,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,734 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 100,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 95,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,295 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,203 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,493 miles

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

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

front tyres becoming low tread.

rear brake pads becoming low.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,362 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 UUS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

AJ51 UUS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is AJ51 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 UUS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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