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BJ51 LVR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,830 mi
Last recorded48,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LVR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 48,830 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 44,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,619 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 43,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,893 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,296 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 42,296 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,105 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 5 Oct 2018 40,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,769 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 36,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,183 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,616 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 24,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 31 May 2007 22,685 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 20,777 miles

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

Front brake pads on sensor (very low)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LVR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 LVR, 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 BJ51 LVR registered?

BJ51 LVR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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