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AR51 FBZ

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FBZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,103 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,715 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 57,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 55,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear Ferrels (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Front 18% Low Performance (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,598 miles

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

brake pad waring lamp on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,367 miles

Brake Pad Warning Lamp On { PADS OK }

Pass 31 May 2013 43,664 miles

AUX belt starting to crack

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,770 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,174 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,137 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 28,137 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,929 miles

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

Offside 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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AR51 FBZ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AR51 FBZ, 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 AR51 FBZ registered?

AR51 FBZ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AR51 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 FBZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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