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YE51 VOU

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,635 mi
Last recorded105,635 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 VOU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,635 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on rear diff

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,523 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,322 miles

engine oil leak---brake pipes show signs of pitting--rear o/s tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2010 84,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine oil leak---brake pipes show signs of pitting--rear o/s tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on the outer wall not to cord

Fail 15 Apr 2009 79,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on the outer wall not to cord

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,115 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 77,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,928 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 53,608 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

O\S\F TYRE 2MM OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,604 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 VOU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VOU, 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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YE51 VOU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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