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BD51 LDC

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,789 mi
Last recorded146,789 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 146,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 135,172 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 134,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 119,548 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 119,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 110,039 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 110,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 106,145 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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BD51 LDC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD51 LDC, 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 BD51 LDC?

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What year was BD51 LDC registered?

BD51 LDC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is BD51 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 LDC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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