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AP51 MHJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,325 mi
Last recorded107,325 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 107,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,264 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 93,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,906 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,906 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,845 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,212 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,032 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,032 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,510 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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AP51 MHJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP51 MHJ, 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 AP51 MHJ registered?

AP51 MHJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AP51 MHJ safe to buy?

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