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AJZ 4738

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,026 mi
Last recorded139,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 4738
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 139,026 miles

oil leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

child seat

Fail 25 Jan 2016 139,026 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 139,277 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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AJZ 4738 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJZ 4738, 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 AJZ 4738 registered?

AJZ 4738 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is AJZ 4738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 4738 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJZ 4738 have outstanding finance?

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