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FH51 XCB

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,043 mi
Last recorded64,043 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 XCB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,043 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,043 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,874 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 45,873 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,983 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,351 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre tread (outer shoulder)

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

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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FH51 XCB is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc 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 FH51 XCB, 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 FH51 XCB registered?

FH51 XCB is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is FH51 XCB safe to buy?

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