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DG51 AGU

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 AGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 98,591 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 95,428 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,131 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction the sunstrip is encroaching the wiper sweep (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective the rubber seal on the cap is perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play siderod ball joint inside rubber boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail not secured in its mounting properly body end (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail not secured in its mounting properly body end (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,883 miles

oil leak

slight wear in all 4 brake discs

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

slight wear in all 4 brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,600 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 59,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,815 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 44,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,075 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 38,984 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F,N/S/F and O/S/R tyres all cracking/damaged on side walls

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,584 miles

n/s front tyre has cut in side wall

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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DG51 AGU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG51 AGU, 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 DG51 AGU registered?

DG51 AGU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DG51 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 AGU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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