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YG51 LPC

2001 BMW 316

Silver Lpg 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 LPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 151,925 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen has skratchnearside lower

Fail 24 Apr 2014 151,925 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen has skratchnearside lower

Pass 21 Dec 2012 142,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 140,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,872 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 104,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 89,367 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,321 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer shoulder and close to legal limit

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 LPC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc lpg 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 YG51 LPC, 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 YG51 LPC registered?

YG51 LPC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YG51 LPC safe to buy?

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