MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front exhaust clamp corroded
nearside rear tyre tread worn
offside front wheel rim slightly buckled
rear brake pads look worn
rear indicator bulbs faded
slight interaction between nearside rear indicator and tail lamp
slight play on offside front ball joint
srs light not working
front exhaust clamp corroded
nearside rear tyre tread worn
offside front wheel rim slightly buckled
rear brake pads look worn
rear indicator bulbs faded
slight interaction between nearside rear indicator and tail lamp
slight play on offside front ball joint
srs light not working
movemet in both front suspension rear bushes
nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread
smell of petrol but no sign of leaks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
engine warning and air bag lights on
movemet in both front suspension rear bushes
nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread
smell of petrol but no sign of leaks
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside front lower ball joint slightly worn
oil leak from engine
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside front lower ball joint slightly worn
oil leak from engine
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake pads slightly worn. †Slight play in both front wheels. †Both rear tyres are slightly worn.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD51 YWZ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YD51 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?
YD51 YWZ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 2001.
Is YD51 YWZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD51 YWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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