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HG51 VJK

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VJK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running from nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 98,790 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,380 miles

advise minor oil leaks present

advise nsf tyre perishing and starting to wear low

advise nsr tyre perishing and showing staggered wear

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in steering inner tie rod ball joints

advise slight play in suspension arms rearmost bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2013 65,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise minor oil leaks present

advise nsf tyre perishing and starting to wear low

advise nsr tyre perishing and showing staggered wear

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in steering inner tie rod ball joints

advise slight play in suspension arms rearmost bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,433 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,433 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f bumper not aligned

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,913 miles

N/S O/S Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,913 miles

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

N/S O/S Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,349 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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HG51 VJK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG51 VJK, 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 HG51 VJK registered?

HG51 VJK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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