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AM51 WTJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,022 mi
Last recorded200,022 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 WTJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 200,022 miles

Rear Parking brake effort low

Fail 16 Sep 2022 200,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake effort low

Pass 6 Sep 2021 186,250 miles

vehicle modified

Pass 22 Aug 2020 178,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 168,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 151,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 151,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 140,933 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,926 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side rear (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 130,926 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side rear (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 122,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 122,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 120,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,722 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,211 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,025 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 97,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,198 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 90,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,948 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 63,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,281 miles

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

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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AM51 WTJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM51 WTJ, 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 AM51 WTJ registered?

AM51 WTJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is AM51 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 WTJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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