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Y179 HAU

2001 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,345 mi
Last recorded147,345 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 11684,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 HAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 147,345 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 126,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 126,430 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 117,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 117,911 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 108,856 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 92,898 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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Y179 HAU is a 2001 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 84,649 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y179 HAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y179 HAU registered?

Y179 HAU is a 2001 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y179 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 HAU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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