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MA51 TSY

2001 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 11684,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 TSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,852 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,696 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 87,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,013 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 85,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,889 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 81,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,233 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,726 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 71,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,149 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,592 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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MA51 TSY is a 2001 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 84,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA51 TSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA51 TSY registered?

MA51 TSY is a 2001 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is MA51 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 TSY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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