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DG51 DPE

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,952 mi
Last recorded123,952 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 112,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

all four tyres cracking

alternator belt cracking

both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,122 miles

all four tyres cracking

alternator belt cracking

airbag light on

both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,105 miles

Airbag warning light on

All tyres cracking

Alternator belt cracking

Front brake discs pitted slightly

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,167 miles

All four tyres cracked

Front brake discs pitted slightly

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on dash

n/s/f trye wearing on inner/outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,649 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2005 50,033 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 50,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 DPE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc 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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

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

Is DG51 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 DPE 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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