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YC51 CYZ

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,750 mi
Last recorded204,750 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 CYZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 204,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 199,892 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 199,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 195,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 195,140 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 189,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 177,550 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 166,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 166,185 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 161,216 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 161,216 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 31 Oct 2008 157,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 146,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 146,649 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 8 May 2006 136,461 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 136,461 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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YC51 CYZ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC51 CYZ registered?

YC51 CYZ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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