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YF51 SVN

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,392 mi
Last recorded134,392 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 SVN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 134,392 miles

wear front disc

Pass 8 Dec 2013 128,818 miles

1.nsr and osr flexi pipe ferrules corroded. 2.corrosion on rear brake discs. 3.rear child seat fitted. 4.No plate condition /delamination. 5.high rear brake park brake imbalance.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2013 128,818 miles

1.nsr and osr flexi pipe ferrules corroded. 2.corrosion on rear brake discs. 3.rear child seat fitted. 4.No plate condition /delamination. 5.high rear brake park brake imbalance.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 124,318 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 116,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,875 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 67,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,988 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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YF51 SVN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SVN, 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 YF51 SVN?

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What year was YF51 SVN registered?

YF51 SVN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is YF51 SVN safe to buy?

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