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DV51 WJC

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 127,660 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Side skirts fitted to vehicle preventing further inspection of sills for corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 127,660 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake showing no efficiency (3.7.B.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Side skirts fitted to vehicle preventing further inspection of sills for corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R OUTER SIDELIGHT BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED[STOP LAMP DIM]

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 11,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,721 miles

nearside washer jet inop

Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside washer jet inop

Fail 29 Nov 2012 101,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside washer jet inop

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 89,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,836 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 WJC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

DV51 WJC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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