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YH51 HZY

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,733 mi
Last recorded155,733 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 HZY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 155,733 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 155,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr rear light damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 148,146 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 140,062 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 140,017 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 128,862 miles

nsf osf tyres worn inside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 128,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

nsf osf tyres worn inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,546 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 120,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,967 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 109,967 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,873 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 100,873 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,967 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,967 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 59,604 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HZY is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HZY, 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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YH51 HZY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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