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DN51 ZCK

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ZCK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,462 miles

Oil leak

eml lamp on

front body brace missing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 112,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

eml lamp on

front body brace missing

Fail 10 May 2014 106,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 106,494 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 82,053 miles

oil leak from filler cap area

Fail 5 May 2012 82,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from filler cap area

Pass 9 May 2011 78,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 78,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 72,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,241 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 43,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 30,227 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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DN51 ZCK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN51 ZCK, 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 DN51 ZCK registered?

DN51 ZCK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DN51 ZCK safe to buy?

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