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DV51 OFO

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,339 mi
Last recorded134,339 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 134,339 miles

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

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

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 11 Oct 2012 120,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,140 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)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 83,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres odd size front wheelsw fitted with steels ,rear with alloys

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,094 miles

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

front tyres odd size front wheelsw fitted with steels ,rear with alloys

Fail 10 Jun 2009 83,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 23 Apr 2008 70,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 59,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,333 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 OFO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DV51 OFO, 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 DV51 OFO registered?

DV51 OFO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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