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YC51 XLU

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 XLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,259 miles

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

both rear shockers are rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall is slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre wall is slightly damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,094 miles

front exhaust bracket missing but is secure

front tyres are slightly cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2018 74,094 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket missing but is secure

front tyres are slightly cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted but seals the tank

Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted but seals the tank

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,522 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 71,522 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,317 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,186 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 68,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,689 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,689 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,543 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 54,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,277 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 XLU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YC51 XLU, 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 YC51 XLU registered?

YC51 XLU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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