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DS51 ZTE

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,369 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,391 miles

Exposed suspension components on under side corroded

Full under tray fitted making inspection impossible.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 97,381 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exposed suspension components on under side corroded

Full under tray fitted making inspection impossible.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,999 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,997 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,342 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes greased unable to inspect properly

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,302 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,296 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,166 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,088 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 42,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,697 miles

all brake pipes covered with grease

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2009 29,515 miles

Cracks in o/s/r tyre side wall

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight cracking on n/s/f tyre in tread pattern

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,515 miles

Cracks in o/s/r tyre side wall

Slight cracking on n/s/f tyre in tread pattern

Pass 13 Dec 2008 28,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,902 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 23,681 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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DS51 ZTE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS51 ZTE, 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 DS51 ZTE registered?

DS51 ZTE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is DS51 ZTE safe to buy?

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