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AY51 NJX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,830 mi
Last recorded171,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NJX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 171,830 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 171,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect inner beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 159,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 145,211 miles

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

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

off side beam image poor

Pass 14 Jan 2014 139,002 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 133,521 miles

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 13 Jan 2012 125,948 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 109,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 97,303 miles

off/side rear tyre worn around inside tread.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 97,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

off/side rear tyre worn around inside tread.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 91,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 84,268 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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AY51 NJX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NJX, 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 AY51 NJX registered?

AY51 NJX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is AY51 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 NJX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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