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FG51 VZF

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VZF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 70,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING BADLY WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,665 miles

Front suspension generally rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension generally rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension generally rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount on silencer staring to break away + slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 69,665 miles

Front suspension generally rusty

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension generally rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension generally rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount on silencer staring to break away + slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,827 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose support bracket weak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose support bracket weak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Round silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of main (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose support bracket weak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading fluctuating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose support bracket weak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Round silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,941 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,325 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 64,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,451 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,587 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,583 miles

Ball joint has slight play both bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,657 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 17,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,422 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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FG51 VZF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZF, 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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FG51 VZF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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