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DU51 YOR

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,716 mi
Last recorded83,716 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,890 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 81,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 78,531 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 78,531 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,028 miles

Airbag Warning light stays ON(Airbag system defective)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 53,774 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 53,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,041 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 38,957 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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 YOR 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 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 DU51 YOR, 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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DU51 YOR is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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