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BG51 OJK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,274 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,898 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 79,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive p.a.s engine and gear box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 78,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,490 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,122 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,806 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,736 miles

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

slight wear to front lower arm bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2012 53,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear to front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,402 miles

slight wear to front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,319 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,415 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 28,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,804 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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BG51 OJK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG51 OJK, 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 BG51 OJK registered?

BG51 OJK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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