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AT51 BLJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,499 mi
Last recorded106,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 106,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,434 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,999 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside frontt yre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Nearside frontt yre wearing low on outside edge.

4. Rear brake pads wearing low. 5. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 30 May 2013 99,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside frontt yre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Nearside frontt yre wearing low on outside edge.

4. Rear brake pads wearing low. 5. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 31 May 2012 97,835 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake discs slightly pitted. 3. Front tyres wearing low on outside edge. 4. Hand brake travel close to limits.

Fail 29 May 2012 97,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake discs slightly pitted. 3. Front tyres wearing low on outside edge. 4. Hand brake travel close to limits.

Pass 16 May 2011 95,109 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 95,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 91,820 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 12 May 2009 87,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 75,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2007 64,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,311 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded.

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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AT51 BLJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AT51 BLJ, 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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AT51 BLJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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