2001 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · RV51 ERU
2001 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 98,784 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RV51 ERU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2017
- 98,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV51 ERU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 316 (RV51 ERU) between February 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
RV51 ERU Mileage History
- 03/02/200632,373 mi
- 02/02/200738,183 mi+5,810 mi
- 06/02/200843,991 mi+5,808 mi
- 06/02/200843,993 mi+2 mi
- 12/01/200950,122 mi+6,129 mi
- 12/01/200950,122 mi
- 04/02/201057,563 mi+7,441 mi
- 27/01/201163,091 mi+5,528 mi
- 01/02/201163,141 mi+50 mi
- 30/01/201268,523 mi+5,382 mi
- 30/01/201268,523 mi
- 18/01/201370,712 mi+2,189 mi
- 14/02/201481,418 mi+10,706 mi
- 14/02/201587,702 mi+6,284 mi
- 26/02/201587,724 mi+22 mi
- 22/03/201693,185 mi+5,461 mi
- 24/03/201693,186 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/201798,745 mi+5,559 mi
- 19/07/201798,754 mi+9 mi
- 21/07/201798,784 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 5,794 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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