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ST51 EJG

2001 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,519 mi
Last recorded131,519 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 EJG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 113,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 105,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has light sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre very worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,419 miles

damage to bonnet

damage to both wing mirrors

damage to nearside front bumper and wing

damage to offside front bumper and wing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,382 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 38,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 28,834 miles

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

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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ST51 EJG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ST51 EJG, 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 ST51 EJG registered?

ST51 EJG is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is ST51 EJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 EJG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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