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YH51 LPN

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 47,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,692 miles

wipers start to smear

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,120 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,716 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 10,329 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 LPN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

YH51 LPN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is YH51 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 LPN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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