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DG51 DNN

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,058 mi
Last recorded164,058 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 164,058 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 164,056 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 160,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 160,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 156,140 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 153,638 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Jan 2014 142,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2012 126,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,745 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 101,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 101,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,339 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 81,333 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 72,361 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 DNN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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