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YT51 GYK

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 GYK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 94,690 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,512 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,907 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 89,907 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,258 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer walls perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,653 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,524 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,524 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,323 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 68,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 135,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 126,044 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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YT51 GYK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT51 GYK, 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 YT51 GYK registered?

YT51 GYK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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