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BJ51 RYF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 RYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,157 miles

o/s/r parking break binding

Fail 12 Sep 2013 124,203 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,203 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear coil springs rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2012 116,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear coil springs rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2012 116,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning light on

fuel cap seal cracking

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2012 105,648 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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 Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning light on

fuel cap seal cracking

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot handle slightly insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2010
Fail 19 Feb 2010 84,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,853 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 72,907 miles

MINOR SCORE MARKS ON N/S FRONT DISC BRAKE

N/S AND O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

N/S REAR TRAILING ARM ,REAR TOP BUSH HAS PLAY

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING LOW

O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING LOW ( OUTER PAD 3MM)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 72,907 miles

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

MINOR SCORE MARKS ON N/S FRONT DISC BRAKE

N/S AND O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

N/S REAR TRAILING ARM ,REAR TOP BUSH HAS PLAY

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING LOW

O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING LOW ( OUTER PAD 3MM)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,481 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

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BJ51 RYF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

BJ51 RYF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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