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AV51 WFG

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 129,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle emits slightly white smoke when under acceleration.

Fail 30 May 2015 129,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle emits slightly white smoke when under acceleration.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 126,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 126,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 120,032 miles

Airbag indication on.

OSF Wing mirror glass slighlty damaged.

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

Steering wheel cover slightly worn.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 120,032 miles

Airbag indication on.

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

OSF Wing mirror glass slighlty damaged.

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

Steering wheel cover slightly worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 110,827 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 104,183 miles

air bag light on dash !!!

checked; offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake pad linning approx 75-80% worn !!!

front windscreen wiper blades noisey inoperation !!!

nearside front brake's showing some distortion !!!

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!1

offside front suspension lower arm outer ball joint quite alot play !!!

offside rear tyre has nail in it !!!

rear exhaust section support hooke sloight loose & rear box slight leaks !!!

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,805 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,581 miles

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

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

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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AV51 WFG is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV51 WFG, 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 AV51 WFG registered?

AV51 WFG is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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