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DG51 RZC

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,807 mi
Last recorded141,807 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 141,807 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 141,807 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 141,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 138,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 138,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

em light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 134,785 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake wear indicator light on

engine management light on

Fail 18 Feb 2012 134,621 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake wear indicator light on

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2010 120,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash

nearside front wiper blade has slight split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,154 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 111,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,288 miles

rear reg plate startimg to deteriate

Pass 20 Sep 2007 89,340 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 89,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,773 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 80,773 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 67,204 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 RZC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

DG51 RZC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is DG51 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 RZC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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