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YR51 TVY

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 TVY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 102,011 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,923 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,923 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,453 miles

oil leak

steering rack & gaiter damp with fluid

Fail 16 Oct 2015 96,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box [holes] (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil leak

steering rack & gaiter damp with fluid

Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPES BY FUEL TANK CORRODED. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL PIPE CORRODED. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,794 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 12 Nov 2013 70,291 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,724 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated

Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated

eml illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,889 miles

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

front exhaust hanger broken.

fuel cap seal cracked.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust hanger broken.

fuel cap seal cracked.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,845 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 52,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,155 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,690 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,047 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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YR51 TVY is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR51 TVY, 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 YR51 TVY registered?

YR51 TVY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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