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DN51 YYJ

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,336 mi
Last recorded61,336 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,336 miles

play or lift at front balljionts / movement at rear wishbone bushes/ play at rack

rear brake pipes corroded by rear flexies / suspension corroded

front tyres heavily cracking close to cord

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 38,177 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,875 miles

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 YYJ 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 YYJ, 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

How do I check the history of DN51 YYJ?

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What year was DN51 YYJ registered?

DN51 YYJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is DN51 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 YYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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