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GU51 WJM

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,389 mi
Last recorded183,389 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 183,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake pad warning light illuminated

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2017 183,223 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake pad warning light illuminated

chip in windscreen

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Oct 2016 174,869 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

offside rear and nearside front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

parking brake efficiency close to legal limit and handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2015 167,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mil light on

Fail 30 Sep 2015 167,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mil light on

Pass 7 Oct 2014 165,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside and nearside front brake discs and pads worn

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn at inner edges

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

windscreen chipped, not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 7 Oct 2014 165,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front brake discs and pads worn

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn at inner edges

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

windscreen chipped, not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 29 Nov 2013 161,412 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 161,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 161,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 155,518 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear no plate deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on

front foglamps cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2012 155,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on

front foglamps cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 145,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine management lamp stays on

front brake discs worn

oil level warning lamp stays on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 137,047 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 137,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp stays on

engine management lamp stays on

front brake discs worn

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2009 130,226 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 130,225 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 122,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 122,600 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 18 Jul 2007 118,023 miles

Exhaust to gearbox bracket weak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage O/S/F inicator

Steering column heavy surface rust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 109,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GU51 WJM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GU51 WJM, 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 GU51 WJM registered?

GU51 WJM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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