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HG51 YNC

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,024 mi
Last recorded116,024 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,024 miles

movement both front rear wishbone bushs

Fail 14 Oct 2015 116,024 miles

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

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

movement both front rear wishbone bushs

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,771 miles

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers split.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes damp.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box tailend damaged slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 106,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes damp.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box tailend damaged slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

grease on rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Aug 2012 96,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,813 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 86,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,873 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,859 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,436 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre is starting to perish on the outer wall.

outer side wall perished in the rear nearside tyre.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,652 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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HG51 YNC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG51 YNC, 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 HG51 YNC registered?

HG51 YNC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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