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BJ51 ZXC

2001 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,370 mi
Last recorded199,370 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 199,370 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 195,382 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine covers fitted under covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 189,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing liner loose

Fail 19 Mar 2015 189,624 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing liner loose

Pass 10 Mar 2014 184,678 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 184,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 181,391 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 175,236 miles

Air bag light illuminated

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 168,164 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 168,162 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 155,301 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight movement to both rear top shock absorber mounts

Slight play to both front steering tie bar arms

Fail 26 Feb 2010 155,301 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight movement to both rear top shock absorber mounts

Slight play to both front steering tie bar arms

Pass 9 Mar 2009 140,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 140,211 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 128,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 113,168 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 113,168 miles

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

both rear outer void bushes slight play and perrished

crack on centre section of exhaust but not blowing

slight play in both front bottom joints

nearside front tyre slight cut on outer wall of tyre

noise from front of engine may be idler tentioner noisy or power steering pump wheel needs to be looked at soon as possible

offside front tyre bald on inside edge of tyre and slight cut on tread

Fail 8 Jan 2007 112,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 112,141 miles

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

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

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 ZXC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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