MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Airbag warning light on
Brake fluid level low
EML light on
Exhaust bracket at rear of gearbox rusted through but still supporting exhaust
Fuel cap sealing rubber perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside handbrake effort low
Nearside rear disc in poor condition on inner face
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Airbag warning light on
Brake fluid level low
EML light on
Exhaust bracket at rear of gearbox rusted through but still supporting exhaust
Fuel cap sealing rubber perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside handbrake effort low
Nearside rear disc in poor condition on inner face
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
engine managment light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL51 EDC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 GL51 EDC, 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 GL51 EDC registered?
GL51 EDC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 2001.
Is GL51 EDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL51 EDC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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