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BJI 118

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,606 mi
Last recorded99,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJI 118
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,606 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,968 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements one in boot (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,406 miles

front pads worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,296 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,589 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake wear sensor not attatched to brake pad

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake wear sensor not attatched to brake pad

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,453 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,015 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 43,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005

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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BJI 118 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJI 118, 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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BJI 118 is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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