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YL51 NFX

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,903 mi
Last recorded103,903 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 NFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,903 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,108 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,666 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 85,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,451 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 81,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 76,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,064 miles

front tyres slightly deteriorated

oil leak from engine needs attention

Fail 29 Oct 2011 65,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres slightly deteriorated

oil leak from engine needs attention

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,270 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,599 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 55,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,336 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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YL51 NFX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YL51 NFX, 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 YL51 NFX registered?

YL51 NFX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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