MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Front lower spy bushes play
n/s/f drop link boot cracking-deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
slight leak from rear exhaust box
wipers smearing
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK51 XMG is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YK51 XMG, 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 YK51 XMG registered?
YK51 XMG is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is YK51 XMG safe to buy?
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