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SL51 GNJ

2001 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 GNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 145,807 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 145,807 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 145,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 144,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 143,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 164,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,803 miles

suspension has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,988 miles

Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,514 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,652 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 110,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,489 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 104,453 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,700 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 85,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,711 miles

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

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

all four brake discs have slight surface rust on inside and outside faces

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside and outside edges (225/40/zr18)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,769 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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SL51 GNJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SL51 GNJ, 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 SL51 GNJ registered?

SL51 GNJ is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SL51 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 GNJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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