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DU51 XPA

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XPA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 140,840 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 135,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 126,542 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on inside wall but not exposing cord or ply

Fail 8 Dec 2021 126,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,342 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 116,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,002 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 110,496 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,476 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 102,037 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,605 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 82,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 70,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,589 miles

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

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

nearside rear parking brake recording low effort

Fail 7 Jun 2007 48,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 94,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 86,462 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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DU51 XPA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DU51 XPA, 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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DU51 XPA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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