MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
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
All four tyres cracked
Front brake discs pitted slightly
Rear brake discs pitted slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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