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AK51 GJG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GJG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 152,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 144,397 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 144,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 136,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 124,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 124,865 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 113,024 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 113,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,113 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,981 miles

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 85,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,932 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 74,932 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,989 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,022 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AK51 GJG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK51 GJG, 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 AK51 GJG registered?

AK51 GJG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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