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BJ51 WBX

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,074 mi
Last recorded146,074 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 142,754 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 142,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,128 miles

Both front tyres have deterioration to their sidewalls.

Offside Front 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,118 miles

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

Both front tyres have deterioration to their sidewalls.

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 128,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,747 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 113,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,068 miles

frony tyres wearing low

osr tyre worn on inside edge nearly at cords/wires

Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,864 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,166 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 WBX is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

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

Is BJ51 WBX safe to buy?

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