2001 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · DY51 WVP
2001 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 176,699 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
DY51 WVP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2016
- 176,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY51 WVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 316 (DY51 WVP) between October 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
DY51 WVP Mileage History
- 10/10/200671,820 mi
- 13/10/200671,820 mi
- 27/09/200783,476 mi+11,656 mi
- 13/10/200898,772 mi+15,296 mi
- 02/10/2009112,010 mi+13,238 mi
- 02/10/2009112,010 mi
- 04/10/2010126,882 mi+14,872 mi
- 04/10/2010126,882 mi
- 07/10/2011138,460 mi+11,578 mi
- 07/10/2011138,460 mi
- 06/10/2012149,830 mi+11,370 mi
- 09/10/2012149,830 mi
- 12/10/2013160,788 mi+10,958 mi
- 12/10/2013160,788 mi
- 10/10/2014169,197 mi+8,409 mi
- 16/10/2014169,405 mi+208 mi
- 17/10/2014169,407 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2015176,673 mi+7,266 mi
- 16/05/2016176,699 mi+26 mi
- 16/06/2016176,699 mi
- 16/06/2016176,699 mi
Average of roughly 10,831 miles per year across 21 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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