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AJ51 ZPH

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

105,547 mi
Last recorded105,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective some hazing on headlights. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some play in offside steering tie rod.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,994 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front roll bar d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some play in offside steering tie rod.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 100,994 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside bad image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front roll bar d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some play in offside steering tie rod.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2022 100,531 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Amber brake warning light illuminated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 96,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,288 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn unevenly

parking brake has slight travel

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 94,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn unevenly

parking brake has slight travel

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,087 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 91,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 88,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,387 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 83,386 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal deteriating

nsr tyre starting to wear close to indicators

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,492 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,789 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 74,455 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,897 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 63,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 56,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 50,018 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 ZPH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 ZPH, 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 ZPH is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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