MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front pads worn
front wipers smearing
oil leak
rear pads worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pads warning light on
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG51 UEJ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FG51 UEJ, 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 FG51 UEJ registered?
FG51 UEJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 6 November 2001.
Is FG51 UEJ safe to buy?
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