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AD51 FAK

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FAK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 111,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 111,293 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 111,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,190 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2014 97,837 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine oil leaks

front nearside tyre 3 mm on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,760 miles

all brake discs faces rusty

rear offside brake slight binding

washer jets low preasure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,517 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 76,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,213 miles

exhaust front pipe fixing brocken

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake pads look low

Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe fixing brocken

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake pads look low

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,240 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,189 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AD51 FAK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 85,754 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 FAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 FAK registered?

AD51 FAK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AD51 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FAK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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