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AJ51 ZWW

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,779 mi
Last recorded139,779 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZWW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 139,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 139,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,197 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 134,197 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 125,295 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 125,295 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,303 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes wornb

front brake pads around 70% worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,112 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 76,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 67,031 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,812 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 53,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,759 miles

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

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 ZWW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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