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AJ51 ZXF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,895 mi
Last recorded127,895 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust bracket at g/box det

o/s h/brake not locking

Fail 19 Apr 2013 127,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust bracket at g/box det

o/s h/brake not locking

Pass 23 May 2012 119,830 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 119,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 106,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,949 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres on 2m.

advise n/s/f tyre on 3m.

advise o/s/f tyre on 2m.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 42,155 miles

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

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

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 ZXF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 ZXF registered?

AJ51 ZXF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AJ51 ZXF safe to buy?

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