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BJ51 AAK

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,161 mi
Last recorded136,161 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 131,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 131,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 125,465 miles

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

near side mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 102,364 miles

Both front jacking points missing

Both rear suspension springs are corroded

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

Nearside front fog lamp glass is broken

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

Offside number plate light in very poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 102,364 miles

Both front jacking points missing

Both rear suspension springs are corroded

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

Nearside front fog lamp glass is broken

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

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

Offside number plate light in very poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 93,807 miles

Both front jacking points are missing

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside front fog lamp glass is broken

Number plate light outter lense is missing and in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 93,807 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Both front jacking points are missing

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside front fog lamp glass is broken

Number plate light outter lense is missing and in poor condition

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 57,477 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 57,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,189 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 45,156 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front tyre, outer wall, damaged in 2 places

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,174 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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BJ51 AAK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ51 AAK, 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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BJ51 AAK is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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