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HG51 ZHE

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,786 mi
Last recorded138,786 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 ZHE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 138,786 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 138,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 134,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,485 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 121,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 121,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,683 miles

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.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 106,683 miles

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.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,374 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 70,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 70,291 miles

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.

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 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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