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YK51 XMG

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,361 mi
Last recorded104,361 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 XMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,361 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,382 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,381 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,247 miles

Front lower spy bushes play

n/s/f drop link boot cracking-deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,985 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 65,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 56,656 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,018 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 46,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,314 miles

wipers smearing

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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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.

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