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HF51 XVU

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,887 mi
Last recorded145,887 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 145,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect possibly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 145,844 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe (front to rear) excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe (to brake flex) excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,500 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 142,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 137,520 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,047 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 125,518 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 125,518 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,161 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 119,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,870 miles

both front tyres 3mm and badly worn inner edges

Fail 28 Dec 2013 110,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

both front tyres 3mm and badly worn inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 106,210 miles

air bag light on dash

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,720 miles

airbag lamp on

moderate wear all discs

oil level low

Pass 28 Dec 2010 87,078 miles

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)

rear exhaust box mounting becoming detached

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,211 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

cut in nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

oil dampness around steering rack area

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,743 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear low

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2008 63,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear low

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,244 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,784 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 XVU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HF51 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

HF51 XVU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is HF51 XVU safe to buy?

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