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B8 DJY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,970 mi
Last recorded63,970 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 63,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,449 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,110 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front toRear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 57,861 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,827 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,967 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,894 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 41,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 37,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,978 miles

offside rear brake pipe is very slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,041 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 24,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 15 Aug 2006 19,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 15,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B8 DJY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B8 DJY, 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 B8 DJY registered?

B8 DJY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is B8 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 DJY shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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