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AJ51 VRL

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,676 mi
Last recorded85,676 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,676 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

advise sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 78,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

advise sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,873 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,183 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,201 miles

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

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

both wiper blades deteroiated

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,771 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,545 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 VRL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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