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AJ51 WML

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,096 mi
Last recorded116,096 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WML
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,096 miles

Brake pipes coated in wax oil.

Child seats fitted.

Engine covers

Oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet latch sticking

exhaust rear hanger fractured

front exhaust support bracket broken

fuel cap seal started to split

ns wiper blade splitting

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2014 105,072 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet latch sticking

exhaust rear hanger fractured

front exhaust support bracket broken

fuel cap seal started to split

ns wiper blade splitting

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2013 95,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 28 Nov 2013 95,891 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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 30 Nov 2012 88,960 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROPLINK

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,932 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 4 Dec 2010 75,687 miles

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,003 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,721 miles

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

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 WML is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WML, 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 WML is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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