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BJ51 LME

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,579 mi
Last recorded180,579 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LME
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 180,579 miles

Offside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2016 180,579 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 174,848 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 174,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 169,822 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 169,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 164,463 miles

Air bag light is on.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 164,462 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light is on.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 158,958 miles

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

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

underseal on both rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2010 153,342 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 146,722 miles

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

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 136,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,836 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper smearing & washers out of aim

Pass 9 Nov 2006 109,962 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 LME is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LME, 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 LME is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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