2001 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · OY51 FPA
2001 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 205,616 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,616 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.
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OY51 FPA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2021
- 205,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 FPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 316 (OY51 FPA) between August 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
OY51 FPA Mileage History
- 24/08/200558,701 mi
- 19/09/200672,603 mi+13,902 mi
- 08/04/200989,914 mi+17,311 mi
- 18/03/201093,032 mi+3,118 mi
- 07/04/2011100,871 mi+7,839 mi
- 03/04/2012110,753 mi+9,882 mi
- 08/04/2013121,208 mi+10,455 mi
- 12/04/2014127,784 mi+6,576 mi
- 01/05/2015134,332 mi+6,548 mi
- 01/05/2015134,332 mi
- 12/07/2016145,493 mi+11,161 mi
- 09/11/2016147,559 mi+2,066 mi
- 14/11/2016147,584 mi+25 mi
- 11/11/2017157,601 mi+10,017 mi
- 11/11/2017157,601 mi
- 14/11/2018168,521 mi+10,920 mi
- 28/11/2019177,640 mi+9,119 mi
- 28/11/2019177,640 mi
- 20/11/2020188,095 mi+10,455 mi
- 26/11/2021205,616 mi+17,521 mi
- 26/11/2021205,616 mi
Average of roughly 9,037 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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