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DS51 YAG

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,649 mi
Last recorded63,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,041 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 59,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,429 miles

front number/plate damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres on 3mm 205/55/16

Fail 3 Jan 2007 44,143 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,604 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 37,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DS51 YAG is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS51 YAG, 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.

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What year was DS51 YAG registered?

DS51 YAG is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is DS51 YAG safe to buy?

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