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BJ51 LXU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,767 mi
Last recorded90,767 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 85,445 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 85,443 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 75,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 64,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,237 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 50,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,941 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Fail 13 Mar 2018 43,941 miles

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

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 42,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,484 miles

offside front tyre carcking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,614 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 39,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,604 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,698 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 36,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,107 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 LXU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

BJ51 LXU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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