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DG51 GVT

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,615 mi
Last recorded203,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 203,615 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 197,486 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 197,486 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 190,092 miles

car returned with grease on brake pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2015 190,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 188,573 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 163,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 113,115 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 140,742 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slighlty worn

Fail 18 Nov 2011 140,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slighlty worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 136,139 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades could do with changing.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 136,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades could do with changing.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 129,604 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 129,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front link arm rubbers split but not creating excessive movement

Pass 16 Sep 2008 125,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 118,086 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on.

engine management lamp on.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 109,978 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 GVT is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

DG51 GVT is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DG51 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 GVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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