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HJ51 UEL

2001 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

248,992 mi
Last recorded248,992 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 248,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Fail 9 Aug 2016 248,981 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Pass 17 Aug 2015 246,913 miles

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

engine light is on

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 235,874 miles

Check Engine Warning Light On

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 235,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside 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)

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

Check Engine Warning Light On

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 222,447 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 222,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 204,900 miles

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

Pass 26 Jul 2011 185,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 166,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 148,117 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 148,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 126,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs and pads are lipped slightly. ok at time of test. replacement next pad change. 4.0mm left.

rear number plate is de-laminating slightly ok at time of test.

rear washer jet is not working.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 126,733 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs and pads are lipped slightly. ok at time of test. replacement next pad change. 4.0mm left.

rear number plate is de-laminating slightly ok at time of test.

rear washer jet is not working.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 86,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,113 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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HJ51 UEL is a 2001 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ51 UEL, 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 HJ51 UEL registered?

HJ51 UEL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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