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YD51 YXP

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,016 mi
Last recorded119,016 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 YXP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 119,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,667 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 105,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise smokey from exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,914 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,830 miles

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

both sides front bottom arm rear bushes worn

engine oil filler cap sludgey

engine oil level low

front flexy hoses perrished

front number plate damaged

fuel filter due for change

o/s headlamp reflector insecure

rear metal and rear flexy ferrul brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

both sides front bottom arm rear bushes worn

engine oil filler cap sludgey

engine oil level low

front flexy hoses perrished

front number plate damaged

fuel filter due for change

o/s headlamp reflector insecure

rear metal and rear flexy ferrul brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,432 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,502 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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YD51 YXP is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

YD51 YXP is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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