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GJ51 ZGT

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,889 mi
Last recorded69,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ZGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,044 miles

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 19 Oct 2015 33,095 miles

Items removed from drivers view

N/s washer requires attention

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coolant light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Oct 2013 31,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 28,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,967 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,449 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 13,741 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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GJ51 ZGT is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ51 ZGT, 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 GJ51 ZGT registered?

GJ51 ZGT is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GJ51 ZGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 ZGT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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