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GV51 HBO

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,949 mi
Last recorded37,949 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,949 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 37,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,232 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 36,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,482 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,119 miles

All brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,127 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,406 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 24,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,894 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 19,859 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,911 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 8,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2007 8,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 6,649 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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GV51 HBO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GV51 HBO, 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 GV51 HBO registered?

GV51 HBO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is GV51 HBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 HBO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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