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YG51 AYA

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,587 mi
Last recorded57,587 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 AYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 57,586 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,858 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,134 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

low reading from nearside parking brake

nearside front lower [rearward] suspension arm bush deteriorated recommend early renewal

rattle from front suspension recommend wheels off inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

low reading from nearside parking brake

nearside front lower [rearward] suspension arm bush deteriorated recommend early renewal

rattle from front suspension recommend wheels off inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,401 miles

low reading from nearside parking brake

nearside front indicator bulb slightly faded

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated ,recomend early renewal

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Oct 2014 48,398 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low reading from nearside parking brake

nearside front indicator bulb slightly faded

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated ,recomend early renewal

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,200 miles

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

front brake pads appeear very low recomend wheels off inspection

offside front seat belt slow to retract

tailgate struts not supporting tail gate [not mot item]

Fail 29 Oct 2013 39,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads appeear very low recomend wheels off inspection

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front seat belt slow to retract

tailgate struts not supporting tail gate [not mot item]

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,300 miles

slight play in the n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 10,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,148 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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YG51 AYA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG51 AYA, 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 YG51 AYA registered?

YG51 AYA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is YG51 AYA safe to buy?

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