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DG51 AKF

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,714 mi
Last recorded187,714 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 AKF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 187,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 170,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 157,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disce starting to rust & corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak under car

Rear brake pipe/s starting to rust & corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 157,449 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disce starting to rust & corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak under car

Rear brake pipe/s starting to rust & corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 150,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 139,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 131,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 125,864 miles

engine warning lamp on

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

Oil leak

brake warning lamp on

Fail 23 Aug 2008 125,851 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

air leak on engine

brake warning lamp on

engine warning lamp on

Pass 14 Aug 2007 120,133 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2006 116,546 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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DG51 AKF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AKF, 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

How do I check the history of DG51 AKF?

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What year was DG51 AKF registered?

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

Is DG51 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 AKF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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