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AY51 KAJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,061 mi
Last recorded145,061 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front wheel tight to turn when vehicle raised

steering rack operation rough

Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,166 miles

offside steering rack inner joint worn

oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,883 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 107,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear shocker shaft corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 91,108 miles

slight wear offside steering rack end

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,955 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,633 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 55,633 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2006 43,816 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 43,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

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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AY51 KAJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY51 KAJ, 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 AY51 KAJ registered?

AY51 KAJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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