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YE51 UXO

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UXO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,227 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,683 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,799 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,575 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,238 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,687 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 58,687 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r outer side light inop

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,548 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 34,274 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 34,274 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UXO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YE51 UXO, 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

How do I check the history of YE51 UXO?

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What year was YE51 UXO registered?

YE51 UXO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is YE51 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 UXO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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