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DB51 MJB

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 MJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,894 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,659 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe very slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,582 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,808 miles

Front both wishbone lower arm rear bushes weak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 39,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,277 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 37,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,649 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,042 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,790 miles

advanced wear on n/s front tyre outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,288 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2006 18,100 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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DB51 MJB is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DB51 MJB, 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

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What year was DB51 MJB registered?

DB51 MJB is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is DB51 MJB safe to buy?

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