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GV51 YBT

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,413 mi
Last recorded67,413 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,566 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers fitted limited view of components

nsr brake binding recommend attention

nsr shock absorber damp/staining, recommend replacement

rear number plate deteriorating

slight knock and play in steering rack tierod inner joints

slight play in nsf and osf lower suspension ball joints

Fail 26 Feb 2015 63,566 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers fitted limited view of components

nsr brake binding recommend attention

nsr shock absorber damp/staining, recommend replacement

rear number plate deteriorating

slight knock and play in steering rack tierod inner joints

slight play in nsf and osf lower suspension ball joints

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,911 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges,osr tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers/plastic trims fitted on lower sills limited view of components

oil leak/signs of fluid on power steering rack and pipes

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,853 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges,osr tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers/plastic trims fitted on lower sills limited view of components

fuel cap seal perishing

nsf and osf indicators pale recommend attention

nsf antiroll bar link gaitor perishing

oil leak/signs of fluid on power steering rack and pipes

rear brake discs corroding

windscreen washers poor,wipers smearing recommend attention

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,537 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads seem low

n/s/r indicator pale - recommend attention

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,896 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,412 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Nail in n/s/f tyre

O/S/R rear tyre close to legal

Slight leak rear exhaust box

Slight play in steering rack--o/s joint

Upper & Lower Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,716 miles

osr tyre getting close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,716 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

osr tyre getting close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,031 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear tyre outer wall damaged.

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges & perishing.

slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,617 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket badly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

signs of fluid/oil on power steering pump & rack

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,617 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket badly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

signs of fluid/oil on power steering pump & rack

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,680 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,124 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroding

oil leak

sign of fluid on steering rack

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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GV51 YBT is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV51 YBT, 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 GV51 YBT registered?

GV51 YBT is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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