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FP51 RKU

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 RKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,774 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

minor corrosion under vehicle not yet considered excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

minor corrosion under vehicle not yet considered excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,035 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake wear indicator light on

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger snapped

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake wear indicator light on

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger snapped

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,805 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,019 miles

Oil leak

brake warning indicator on

eml on

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake warning indicator on

eml on

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,458 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,599 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf has a cut in sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsf has a cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,244 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,153 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Oct 2007 30,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,848 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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FP51 RKU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP51 RKU, 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 FP51 RKU registered?

FP51 RKU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is FP51 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 RKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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