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DU51 YNY

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,744 mi
Last recorded96,744 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YNY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre - cracking on wall/tread, outer edge wear, tear on outer wall

nearside rear tyre - cracking on wall/tread, inner edge wear (borderline)

offside front tyre - cracking on wall/tread, inner edge wear

Pass 2 May 2012 75,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 67,833 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,238 miles

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,941 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,688 miles

nail in off side front tyer

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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DU51 YNY is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU51 YNY, 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 DU51 YNY registered?

DU51 YNY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DU51 YNY safe to buy?

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