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Y851 OUM

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,914 mi
Last recorded104,914 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 OUM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,914 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and cuts on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusting

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side sill outer cover corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both rear brake pipes, where rigid pipe joins to flexible hoses, clips missing, supported by cable ties (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear rear body, suspension components have surface rust

Rear wiring loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake high but records enough effort

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,190 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,428 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 101,428 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 101,367 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens broken (Sharpe edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear brake hoses slightly loose in bracket

nearside and offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,535 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,728 miles

front wipers smearing

play in steering rack inner joints

rear coil springs corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both main brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on exhaust in places

nearside front tyre & both rears tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,787 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

engine light staying on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,567 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s+o/sr tyres low+n/sf tyre worn on outer edge

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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Y851 OUM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y851 OUM, 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 Y851 OUM registered?

Y851 OUM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y851 OUM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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