MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced split (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rear tyre wearing unvenly
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in both front D bushes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rear tyre wearing unvenly
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in both front D bushes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak on diff
Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Slight wear apparent in steering rack.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Slight wear apparent in steering rack.
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both near side tyres side wall damage
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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BC51 KJJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 BC51 KJJ, 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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BC51 KJJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2001.
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