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BJ51 LYU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

228,224 mi
Last recorded228,224 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LYU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 228,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 223,397 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 219,359 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 214,999 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 211,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 207,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 202,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 195,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 191,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 185,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 180,008 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 172,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 164,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 156,492 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 146,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 142,908 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 142,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 136,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 129,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 122,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 122,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LYU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

BJ51 LYU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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