MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly damaged offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear & centre (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak from engine
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint broken (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly damaged offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear & centre (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak from engine
unable to conduct emission test - excessive leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake pipes coated in grease and under sealant
rear springs delaminated
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres toyo,fronts dunlop
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 GNJ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BD51 GNJ, 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 BD51 GNJ registered?
BD51 GNJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2001.
Is BD51 GNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD51 GNJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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