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YF51 FXD

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FXD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,661 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,171 miles

NSF ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK ROD BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT AND PERISHED.

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AROUND DRIP TRAY UNDERBODY.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,117 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise n/s/f antiroll bar link rod dust covers split

advise n/s/r parking brake below expected effort

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,009 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/f antiroll bar link rod upper dust cover split

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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YF51 FXD is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF51 FXD, 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

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What year was YF51 FXD registered?

YF51 FXD is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is YF51 FXD safe to buy?

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