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DE51 RLZ

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,854 mi
Last recorded120,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,854 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT

Fail 29 Jan 2016 120,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT

Fail 18 Jan 2016 120,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

inner track arms slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 117,876 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 14 Nov 2014 117,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1xo/s rear lamp innop 1 of 2

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

steering rack noisey ?

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,104 miles

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2013 114,074 miles

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

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

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,126 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,178 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 88,178 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,978 miles

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

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

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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DE51 RLZ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE51 RLZ, 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 DE51 RLZ registered?

DE51 RLZ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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