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AR51 BJR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,960 mi
Last recorded129,960 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,453 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 108,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,190 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 97,896 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,065 miles

Slight exhaust blow from back box

Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,946 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Slight exhaust blow from back box

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,834 miles

Exhaust back box has slight blow

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust back box has slight blow

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,084 miles

rear heat shield loose

slight wear in track rod ends

Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,090 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 36,980 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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AR51 BJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR51 BJR, 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 AR51 BJR registered?

AR51 BJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AR51 BJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BJR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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