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GV51 EWF

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 EWF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,367 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 118,367 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,814 miles

slight play in both anti roll bar links

Fail 21 Sep 2016 113,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play in both anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,133 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 107,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,386 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,171 miles

front discs worn

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside handbrake reading low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 93,171 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs worn

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside handbrake reading low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs low

light warning light on

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside rear side light dim

rear number plate faded

rear pads very low

Fail 1 Dec 2011 86,202 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs low

light warning light on

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside rear side light dim

rear number plate faded

rear pads very low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,068 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,649 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,548 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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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GV51 EWF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV51 EWF, 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

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What year was GV51 EWF registered?

GV51 EWF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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