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AJ51 ZXB

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,839 mi
Last recorded156,839 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 156,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to n/s door no sharp edges door works ok

Pass 31 Jan 2013 156,839 miles

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

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

damage to n/s door no sharp edges door works ok

Pass 21 Dec 2011 151,803 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 151,803 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 138,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 131,305 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 131,272 miles

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

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

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

PARK BRAKE UN/EVEN

VIBRATION DAMPER ON REAR SILENCER INDICURE

Pass 20 Oct 2008 114,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 99,280 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 99,280 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,839 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 82,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 67,397 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 ZXB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

AJ51 ZXB is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AJ51 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 ZXB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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