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2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

88,080 mi
Last recorded88,080 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 CYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,080 miles

Front front exhaust studs/bolts corroded but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes at side of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 shock absorbers have corrosion to the outer casing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light direction indicator lens missing also taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively nsf brake discs showing signs of sticking/binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at side of tank and nearside rear brake pipe other brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper outer clip missing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light direction indicator lens missing also taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively nsf brake discs showing signs of sticking/binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at side of tank and nearside rear brake pipe other brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper outer clip missing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction steering angle light (2.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear indicator also illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,650 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not exposing the cords

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle spring is missing

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 82,650 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not exposing the cords

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle spring is missing

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring is broken

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,222 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring is broken

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,411 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,648 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,288 miles

nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,686 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,441 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

middle exhaust bracket broken

rear indicator bulbs fading to white

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,500 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal split

wipers poor

Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel filler cap seal split

wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 41,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,113 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,345 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YC51 CYL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YC51 CYL, 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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YC51 CYL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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