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YD51 EBU

2001 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,375 mi
Last recorded123,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 EBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 123,375 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

action of nearside rear seatbelt locking stalk

both rear tyres worn unevenly and on 1.6mm limit

cracking to fuel cap seal

movement in both front suspension arm ball joints and bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,648 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 62,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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YD51 EBU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD51 EBU, 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 YD51 EBU registered?

YD51 EBU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is YD51 EBU safe to buy?

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