MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front B/Pads getting VERY low and near limits of wear
Front to rear metal B/Pipes getting abit corroded at rear areas (esp N/S/R)
Rear inner b/pads appear low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front B/Pads getting VERY low and near limits of wear
Front to rear metal B/Pipes getting abit corroded at rear areas (esp N/S/R)
Rear inner b/pads appear low
Both front tyres are worn at inner edges and are ON the linits of wear.
Offside dip beam bulb holder was foun loose within headlamp. Re fitted but needs checking.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both front tyres are worn at inner edges and are ON the linits of wear.
Offside dip beam bulb holder was foun loose within headlamp. Re fitted but needs checking.
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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HG51 ZHE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HG51 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?
HG51 ZHE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2001.
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