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DY51 HNK

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,188 mi
Last recorded109,188 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 HNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,188 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 91v XL (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre edges worn

Pass 16 May 2016 107,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 107,432 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,413 miles

front tyre edges worn

n/s o/s brake pipes rusting

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust mtg broken exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,471 miles

o/s ,park brake low effort

rear exhaust mtg broken

Fail 4 Feb 2015 106,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s ,park brake low effort

rear exhaust mtg broken

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,670 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)

rear exhaust mtg broken

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,407 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,781 miles

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

both rear coil springs unable to view fully

rear no plate worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,573 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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DY51 HNK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY51 HNK, 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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DY51 HNK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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