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YP51 GXO

2001 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,447 mi
Last recorded89,447 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 GXO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 89,447 miles

parking brake poor effort

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,480 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 80,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency just inside limits o/s lazy

Fail 22 Sep 2018 80,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

handbrake efficiency just inside limits o/s lazy

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,708 miles

front pipe exhaust bracket rusty

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre a little out of shape

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,031 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 67,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,076 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,078 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,267 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,061 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,242 miles

Off side front tyre has cut in outer side wall, but not deep enough to expose cords.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 41,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 41,222 miles

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

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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YP51 GXO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP51 GXO, 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 YP51 GXO registered?

YP51 GXO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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