MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak
play in suspension
rear coil springs rusty
oil leak
play in suspension
slight oil leak
Engine Management light on
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres cracking (n/s and o/s)
n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV51 YBZ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GV51 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?
GV51 YBZ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2001.
Is GV51 YBZ safe to buy?
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