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BJ51 LVV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,714 mi
Last recorded142,714 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 142,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 142,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 134,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 134,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,610 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wear lip on front brake pads

Fail 7 Oct 2020 131,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wear lip on front brake pads

Pass 15 Aug 2019 128,268 miles

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp unit has build up of moisture inside-beam pattern still visible

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 128,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp unit has build up of moisture inside-beam pattern still visible

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 125,148 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

noise from hand brake shoes when hand brake applied

Fail 23 Aug 2018 125,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

noise from hand brake shoes when hand brake applied

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,941 miles

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2017 120,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,549 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 7 Jun 2016 116,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens cover missing (1.3.2e)

ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 107,301 miles

Rear o/s brake pipe rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2014 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear o/s brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,834 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil light on.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 85,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,187 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 LVV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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