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BF51 LCW

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,710 mi
Last recorded134,710 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LCW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 134,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

fuel cap seal perished

pad warning light on

Pass 21 May 2015 126,615 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 May 2014 125,164 miles

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

engine light on

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 118,097 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 26 Feb 2013 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,150 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 191,444 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

driver's door check strap broken

emmissions failed on first fast idle

Fail 9 Dec 2011 191,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

airbag light on

driver's door check strap broken

emmissions failed on first fast idle

Pass 2 Dec 2010 179,366 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Both front brake discs bit worn

Coolant leak

NSR tyre wearing bold edges

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2010 179,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Airbag warning lamp on

Both front brake discs bit worn

Coolant leak

EML warning lamp on

NSR tyre wearing bold edges

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 162,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 152,728 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 152,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 130,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 107,529 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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BF51 LCW is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF51 LCW, 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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BF51 LCW is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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