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AJ51 WMM

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,037 mi
Last recorded168,037 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 168,037 miles

Engine oil leaking

Exhaust noisy centre mounts cross plate missing but exhaust system secure (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both weak patterns (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel modified system (2.4.A.1b)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both side but still secure (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel slightly damaged all wheel corroded (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 152,750 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 152,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 142,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 137,289 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 137,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,269 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 124,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 124,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,904 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 119,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,399 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 115,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 109,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 103,866 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 103,866 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,112 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 WMM 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMM, 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 WMM is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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