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YE51 AZA

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 AZA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,701 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

some corrosion starting to show o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Jan 2023 149,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted,so unable to check condition of outer sills

Pass 28 Jan 2022 144,854 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,052 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 142,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 138,312 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 132,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 132,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 126,504 miles

Child's seat fitted to the rear of the vehicle

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside rear number plate lamp lens cover missing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 120,659 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 109,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,828 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,782 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,679 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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YE51 AZA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YE51 AZA, 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 YE51 AZA registered?

YE51 AZA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is YE51 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 AZA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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