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BR51 RJR

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,818 mi
Last recorded164,818 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 RJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 164,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 162,782 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 161,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 160,529 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 160,529 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 158,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot slight dampness no positive leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 149,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

smell of fuel no positive leaks

Fail 22 Nov 2019 149,464 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

smell of fuel no positive leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2018 143,409 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,546 miles

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,725 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both flexis (3.6.B.4e)

parking brake warning light on

Fail 16 Sep 2016 87,742 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both flexis (3.6.B.4e)

parking brake warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,743 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,388 miles

nsf lower suspension arm slight play/wear

nsf tyre on 2mm of tread at test

osf seatbelt slightly fluffed

Fail 3 Jul 2010 77,378 miles

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

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

nsf lower suspension arm slight play/wear

nsf tyre on 2mm of tread at test

osf seatbelt slightly fluffed

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,281 miles

number plate light tapped in

Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,542 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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BR51 RJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BR51 RJR, 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 BR51 RJR registered?

BR51 RJR is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BR51 RJR safe to buy?

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