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GL51 FHN

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,204 miles

e m l light on

lower wishbone bushes showing wear

rear pads showing wear

signs of slight perishing to booth front brake hoses

signs of slight wear to gator of o s f drop link

Fail 8 Apr 2016 124,204 miles

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

e m l light on

lower wishbone bushes showing wear

rear pads showing wear

signs of slight perishing to booth front brake hoses

signs of slight wear to gator of o s f drop link

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,842 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake performance low nearside

intermittent air bag light fault

slight play to front lower wishbone mounting bushes

Fail 1 May 2014 115,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 115,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,598 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 109,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 98,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 May 2012 98,265 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2011 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 May 2011 86,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,336 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,787 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 59,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 59,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 49,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,605 miles

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

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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GL51 FHN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

GL51 FHN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GL51 FHN safe to buy?

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