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DA51 OTZ

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,015 mi
Last recorded179,015 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 179,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 172,256 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 172,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 159,847 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 159,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,923 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 113,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 101,530 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear brake pipes by clips on floor pan slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes by fuel tank slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

rubber boot split on offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front lower arm bushes are deteriorated with play

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

front brake discs are corroded and worn

front registration plate is deteriorated

o/s/f plastic wheel arch cover is slightly loose

rear brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,710 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 38,110 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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DA51 OTZ 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 86.7%.

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 DA51 OTZ, 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 DA51 OTZ registered?

DA51 OTZ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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