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BJ51 EUT

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,885 mi
Last recorded204,885 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 EUT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 204,885 miles

all tyres wearing on inside edges

slight engine oil leak on to o/s steering rack boot

Pass 11 Apr 2015 204,244 miles

slight damage to inside edge of both n/s wheel rims

Fail 27 Feb 2015 204,202 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to offside rear door.

both rear coil springs worn very weak.

fine cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

gaiter split on offside rear suspension top, outer bush.

lens missing on nearside number plate lamp.

oil quality light illuminated during test.

side to side free play noted on brake pedal.

slight damage to inner edge of offside rear wheel rim.

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

slight misting of oil on nearside front and offside rear shock absorbers.

small hole corroded in bottom of offside centre door pillar.

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear.

surface corrosion on both outer sills at rear jacking points.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 200,332 miles

o.s.f antiroll bar rubber deteriorating

rear pads worn low

Fail 10 Feb 2014 200,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o.s.f antiroll bar rubber deteriorating

rear pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 193,515 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 193,510 miles

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

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

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

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

slight moist on ns rear shocker/os antiroll bar slight play/front no plate cracked / front brake pads low / both rear brake pipes rusting /

Pass 29 Feb 2012 187,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 179,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 171,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 162,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 162,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 149,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres being run flat

Pass 1 Mar 2007 136,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 122,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 EUT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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