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AJ51 UTT

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,443 mi
Last recorded169,443 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UTT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 169,443 miles

Both rear brake pipes

N/s/f tyres on limit

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 161,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 161,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 156,598 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 156,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 147,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 129,192 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2011 110,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,902 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 17 Dec 2009 88,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,398 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has chunk missing out of side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 11 Dec 2008 66,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has chunk missing out of side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,471 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,471 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,616 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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AJ51 UTT is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ51 UTT, 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.

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AJ51 UTT is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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