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YE51 YPY

2001 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 YPY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,917 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges slightly

parking brake only just meets minimum requirement of 16% efficiency

rear suspension lower arms corroded

slight movement at offside wheel/ possibley slight wear in bottom ball joint or inner rack

Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,701 miles

front exhaust clamp insecure

nearside rear indicator discoloured

outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,154 miles

front pipe bracket broken

Fail 11 Oct 2016

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pipe bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,108 miles

rear tyres have surface cracks on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,253 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Oct 2014 64,225 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,651 miles

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

nearside rear hand brake lowish effort

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,892 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 42,892 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,689 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,534 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 32,534 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,906 miles

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

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

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

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 YPY is a 2001 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YPY, 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 YPY registered?

YE51 YPY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is YE51 YPY safe to buy?

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