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AJ51 ZWZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,961 mi
Last recorded166,961 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 166,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn heavy inner edges

offside beam image poor

Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 151,506 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 151,506 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

blue smoke emitted from exhaust

both front tyre valves perished

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2017 139,493 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

blue smoke emitted from exhaust

both front tyre valves perished

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 134,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emits smoke

rear exhaust box hanger welds cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 129,807 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 129,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 124,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2014 124,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 119,132 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 May 2013 119,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 113,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

brake fluid level low

front brake pads close to excessively worn

nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

Fail 2 May 2012 113,732 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

brake fluid level low

front brake pads close to excessively worn

low effort to offside park brake

nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 41,331 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 ZWZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

AJ51 ZWZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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