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YH51 ANK

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,053 mi
Last recorded126,053 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 ANK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,053 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,432 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,401 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 106,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

EML illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,831 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,594 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,177 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,524 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 20,085 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 ANK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YH51 ANK, 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 YH51 ANK registered?

YH51 ANK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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