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YC51 XMD

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 XMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2017 94,963 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 67,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,909 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 37,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,688 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 27,688 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 26,557 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 XMD is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

YC51 XMD is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is YC51 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 XMD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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