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A6 UPN

2001 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,518 mi
Last recorded65,518 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 65,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 64,294 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,541 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,430 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,602 miles

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

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

all tyres are perished

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,600 miles

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

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

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

all tyres are perished

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,454 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 40,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,701 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2011 25,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,697 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,541 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 18,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 12,125 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 12,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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A6 UPN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A6 UPN, 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 A6 UPN registered?

A6 UPN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is A6 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 UPN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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