MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake pad waring lamp on
Brake Pad Warning Lamp On { PADS OK }
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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