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FN51 MVS

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,527 mi
Last recorded20,527 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 MVS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 20,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 19,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear hubs, steering arms. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 19,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear hubs, steering arms. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 18,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 18,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 18,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 18,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,130 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,291 miles

engine bay + under trays fitted when tested

Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 14,344 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner face of brake disc

Offside Rear corrosion to inner face of brake disc

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,824 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 13,283 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,036 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,080 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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FN51 MVS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FN51 MVS, 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 FN51 MVS registered?

FN51 MVS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is FN51 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 MVS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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