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YG51 TRD

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 80,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust brackets broken

Fail 30 Apr 2016 80,017 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 9 May 2015 73,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has mounthng not supporting the system

Fail 9 May 2015 73,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has mounthng not supporting the system

Pass 17 May 2014 68,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 65,249 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 65,649 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 65,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise front and rear number plate

Pass 10 Jun 2012 54,132 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,666 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front bracket incoplete

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,541 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,681 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,232 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,232 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,331 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 28,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,737 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 TRD is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TRD, 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 TRD registered?

YG51 TRD is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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