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GL51 XZH

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 126,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,038 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked nsf of plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underbody brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

the fuel cap sealing device is perishing

various underbonnet rubber breather pipes are weak

Pass 12 Aug 2017 116,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,923 miles

advise handbrake travel / requires adjustment

n/s anit-roll linkage arm small split on gaitor

rear brake disc corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre splitting up

Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre splitting up

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,881 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 9 Nov 2011 80,172 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,214 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,530 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 XZH is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

GL51 XZH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GL51 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XZH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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