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BJ51 ZTS

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZTS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

bottom of engine is covered with oil

engine light flashing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,905 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 92,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 92,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 83,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 83,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn thin on outer edge

offside and nearside rear brake pipes [too flex hoses[ corroded

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 15 May 2012 73,063 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 66,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,522 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 63,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2009 59,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 56,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 50,834 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 50,834 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 46,462 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 ZTS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

BJ51 ZTS is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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