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BJ51 SDV

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

265,715 mi
Last recorded265,715 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 265,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to o/s/r inner sill.

Fail 1 Feb 2020 265,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to o/s/r inner sill.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 255,039 miles

amber oil light flashes

corrosion to brake pipes

heavy knocking from engine

knock from vehicle underside when pulling away

o/s/front flexi hose twisted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 255,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced suspect bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced suspect bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

amber oil light flashes

corrosion to brake pipes

heavy knocking from engine

knock from vehicle underside when pulling away

o/s/front flexi hose twisted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 254,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise it requires attention or replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 254,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped where pipe joins hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise it requires attention or replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 251,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 251,373 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 251,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sill offside suspect due to corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 241,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 241,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 233,085 miles

n/s/ bumper insecure

rear inner pads getting low

Fail 15 Nov 2014 233,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

n/s/ bumper insecure

rear inner pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 221,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted.Rear exhaust fixing broken and exhaust fouling bodywork.N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.O/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 221,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted.Rear exhaust fixing broken and exhaust fouling bodywork.N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.O/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 209,595 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 209,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 198,776 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear bars

Offside front front tyre touches splash guard

Pass 17 Jun 2010 185,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 185,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 173,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 173,135 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 158,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 145,877 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 145,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 128,143 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SDV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SDV, 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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BJ51 SDV is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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