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Y359 FBK

2001 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,148 mi
Last recorded144,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 31870,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 FBK
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 144,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 140,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear underside pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear underside pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 140,323 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear underside pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear underside pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 135,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 132,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 130,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,153 miles

Handbrake has long travel advise adjustment

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 127,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bulge and tear outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has long travel advise adjustment

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 123,935 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 11 Jul 2020 123,935 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,152 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Handbrake high (1.1.1 (b))

Engine oil level -on/near min.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,153 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 117,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,519 miles

Front exhaust mount rusted

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2016 106,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking at flexi joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount rusted

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,161 miles

engine oil just below min

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 90,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine lamp on during test

Pass 8 May 2013 85,851 miles

engine lamp on during test

Pass 8 May 2012 79,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,610 miles

slight play + small knock in offside steering rack when road wheel shook by hand

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,500 miles

both washer jets partly blocked

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,061 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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Y359 FBK is a 2001 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y359 FBK is a 2001 BMW 318, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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