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BJ51 YDD

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YDD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 144,372 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 141,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 137,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 134,103 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some compnents

Pass 5 Feb 2022 131,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 127,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt plastic cover broken

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

Oil leak ()

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

all brake pipes heaverly undersealed

exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

Fail 19 Aug 2017 127,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting corroded to excess (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear brake hose needs replacing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear brake hose needs replacing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,836 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,867 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,708 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,063 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 YDD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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