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AJ51 ZWS

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,215 mi
Last recorded77,215 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZWS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,215 miles

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

engine management light on

fuel cap seal cracked/perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,204 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Engine management warning lamp on.

Fuel cap seal cracked/perishing.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,328 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

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 ZWS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZWS, 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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What year was AJ51 ZWS registered?

AJ51 ZWS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AJ51 ZWS safe to buy?

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