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DV51 HSJ

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,998 mi
Last recorded49,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 HSJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear aside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear aside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,007 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 44,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 31,813 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 25,897 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 25,897 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,149 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,629 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,973 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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DV51 HSJ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV51 HSJ, 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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DV51 HSJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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