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YG51 RCH

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RCH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 94,362 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 94,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,594 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,594 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,968 miles

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

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

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 RCH is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCH, 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 RCH registered?

YG51 RCH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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