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BJ51 ZXF

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2013 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,529 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,528 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,784 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 ZXF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

BJ51 ZXF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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