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BJ51 WDC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,351 mi
Last recorded151,351 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WDC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 151,351 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 142,455 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,034 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 130,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 93,825 miles

washers and wipers

Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,625 miles

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,355 miles

wear to both front wishbone rear bushes BORDERLINE

Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,585 miles

oil leak

wear front bottom ball joints

wear front wishbone bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,092 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 WDC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

BJ51 WDC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is BJ51 WDC safe to buy?

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