MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
wet test
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
wet test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
atten n/s handbrake
screen chipped
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear disc corroding
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
atten to handbrake only just met requirements
frt discs corroding
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear disc corroding
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
atten to handbrake only just met requirements
frt discs corroding
wipers smeary
both frt suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing
rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding
rear metal brake pipes corroding
rear no plate discolour
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both frt suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing
rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding
rear metal brake pipes corroding
rear no plate discolour
screen chipped
wet test
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
eml light on
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
eml light on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
noted engine misfire in idle
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine misfire
wiper blade deteriorated
rear tyres slightly worn
small stone chip on windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV51 UVB is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?
GV51 UVB is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 12 December 2001.
Is GV51 UVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV51 UVB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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