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GL51 OWC

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,006 mi
Last recorded122,006 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OWC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 119,605 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,881 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,858 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 108,468 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 105,947 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,848 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 29 Oct 2010 100,500 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 100,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,494 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 90,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 83,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 83,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 79,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 66,138 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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GL51 OWC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OWC, 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

How do I check the history of GL51 OWC?

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What year was GL51 OWC registered?

GL51 OWC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is GL51 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OWC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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