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BD51 LCY

2001 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,304 mi
Last recorded84,304 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 11684,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,479 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 77,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions not taken due to missfire

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,535 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,160 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BD51 LCY is a 2001 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 84,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 LCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 LCY registered?

BD51 LCY is a 2001 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is BD51 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 LCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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