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AV51 XMW

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,804 mi
Last recorded172,804 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XMW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 172,804 miles

engine light on

head lights output reduced

oil leaks

Fail 28 Nov 2012 172,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

head lights output reduced

oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2011 157,972 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

eng man light on

Fail 24 Nov 2011 157,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

eng man light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 138,736 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 138,736 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 121,700 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 121,700 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 110,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise small chip to os screen area

advise small cuts to ns front tyre wall

Pass 22 Nov 2008 110,187 miles

advise small chip to os screen area

advise small cuts to ns front tyre wall

Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,550 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AV51 XMW is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

AV51 XMW is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AV51 XMW safe to buy?

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