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FE51 ECC

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 ECC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,009 miles

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

Front Steering arms slight play

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,288 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,057 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,250 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,662 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 43,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,517 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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FE51 ECC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE51 ECC, 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 FE51 ECC registered?

FE51 ECC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is FE51 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 ECC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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