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AT51 AZG

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 AZG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,895 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe mounting rusted though

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust front pipe mounting rusted though

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 May 2010 63,260 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pad warning light on in dash.

Pass 12 May 2009 55,676 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 48,283 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 48,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 30,058 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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AT51 AZG is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AT51 AZG, 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

How do I check the history of AT51 AZG?

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What year was AT51 AZG registered?

AT51 AZG is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AT51 AZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 AZG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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