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DS51 YAW

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,094 mi
Last recorded73,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YAW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 46,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,928 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,849 miles

suspect possible broken n/s/r road spring

Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,979 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 20,979 miles

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

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

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 YAW is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS51 YAW, 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 DS51 YAW?

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What year was DS51 YAW registered?

DS51 YAW is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DS51 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 YAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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