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BJ51 RWU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 RWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 120,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 115,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 105,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,515 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 73,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,029 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 RWU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 RWU registered?

BJ51 RWU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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