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A2 UVV

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,465 mi
Last recorded93,465 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 93,465 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak

wear o/s/r tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,465 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak

wear o/s/r tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 20 Aug 2010 86,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,478 miles

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,722 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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A2 UVV is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A2 UVV, 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 A2 UVV registered?

A2 UVV is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is A2 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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