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DN51 ZLK

2001 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,850 mi
Last recorded143,850 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ZLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 143,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ns and os (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 143,191 miles

Coolant leak

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2014 136,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 136,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,247 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,222 miles

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,728 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 111,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 16 Jul 2010 96,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,783 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 ZLK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN51 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

DN51 ZLK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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