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HF51 XNE

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,136 mi
Last recorded39,136 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XNE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,136 miles

noisy, notchy and knocking steering system but covered in plastic covers

o/s/r brake pad 90% worn approx, n/s/r wearing low and very slight pitting/corrosion to rear discs

rear reg plate starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,493 miles

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

slight play in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,985 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 35,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 32,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 29,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 26,986 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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HF51 XNE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF51 XNE, 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 HF51 XNE registered?

HF51 XNE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HF51 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 XNE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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