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YH51 AGX

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,675 mi
Last recorded95,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 AGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,675 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,898 miles

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

Offside oil leak.?

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

inner edge of the nearside front tyre worn.

water leak?

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,517 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 14 Dec 2013 85,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes to the front flexi rubber hoses/rear brake pipes coated with grease.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air-bag warning light {on}

brake warning light {on}?

front offside nearside to the flexi rubber hoses brake pipes coated with grease.

offside rear underside plastic cover fitted obscuring some components.

rear brake pipes offside nearside coated with grease.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,255 miles

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,855 miles

Airbag light on

All four brake discs slightly worn.

Brake pad warning light lit

Fail 11 Dec 2009 72,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Airbag light on

All four brake discs slightly worn.

Brake pad warning light lit

Rear brake pads very low.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 72,834 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

front door windows tinted to exess

Fail 8 Dec 2007 64,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tint on all windows

Pass 8 Dec 2007 64,716 miles

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

Tint on all windows

Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,254 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 61,253 miles

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

Air bag light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,416 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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YH51 AGX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green 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 YH51 AGX, 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 YH51 AGX registered?

YH51 AGX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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