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DG51 DHN

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,362 mi
Last recorded31,362 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 31,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 28,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,338 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 28,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,299 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,223 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 17,223 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,535 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,892 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,851 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,753 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 DHN 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 90.9%.

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 DHN, 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 DHN?

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What year was DG51 DHN registered?

DG51 DHN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is DG51 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 DHN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG51 DHN have outstanding finance?

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