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BJ51 CON

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,421 mi
Last recorded151,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 151,421 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 142,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 142,372 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 140,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 140,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,960 miles

slight damage to the offside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 3 Jul 2013 136,859 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 the front tyres are wearing on both the edges

slight damage to the offside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 3 Jul 2012 134,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 134,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 131,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 131,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 127,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 127,727 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 116,515 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 116,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 114,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 104,631 miles

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

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 CON is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ51 CON, 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 CON is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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