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DN51 YUK

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,215 mi
Last recorded79,215 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YUK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,215 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre been runflat

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,574 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 74,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has runflat damage

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,369 miles

n/s front tyre cracked

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DN51 YUK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN51 YUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN51 YUK registered?

DN51 YUK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is DN51 YUK safe to buy?

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