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BJ51 RXZ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,764 mi
Last recorded152,764 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 RXZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,764 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2016 152,748 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading 80 o/s230 (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front side wall cracking

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 143,198 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Fail 17 Nov 2015 143,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 114,007 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 114,007 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 103,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 92,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,549 miles

wear in front lower arm bushes and ball joints / rear tyres wearing in middle /

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,554 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2007 66,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 47,170 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 47,166 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 RXZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

BJ51 RXZ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BJ51 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 RXZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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