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GV51 KFL

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,509 mi
Last recorded93,509 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre perrishing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 93,100 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

poor viewing of inside brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,684 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Engine and transmission oil leaks

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 54,368 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,442 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,616 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,208 miles

both front passenger belts slow to return

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

slight play in front suspension lower arm rear bushes both sides of car

Pass 29 Jul 2006 29,135 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 29,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 22,934 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 KFL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

GV51 KFL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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