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Y401 YKJ

2001 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,153 mi
Last recorded167,153 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 11684,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 167,153 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres2.5-4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front flexible brake pipes cracking

slight play in both tie rods

Fail 23 Oct 2015 167,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres2.5-4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front flexible brake pipes cracking

slight play in both tie rods

Pass 12 Nov 2014 156,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 147,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion spots on brake pipes (underside of vehicle)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 147,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion spots on brake pipes (underside of vehicle)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 135,979 miles

T C light on

o/s/f h/lamp slight damage

Fail 15 Nov 2012 135,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine misfire

o/s/f h/lamp slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2011 122,855 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

air bag light on

slight play in both steering arms

traction light on

Fail 7 Nov 2011 122,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

air bag light on

slight play in both steering arms

traction light on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,738 miles

airbag light on

t c light on

Fail 17 Nov 2010 107,738 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 93,533 miles

slight wear rear suspension lower arm bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2009 93,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight wear rear suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 8 May 2009 86,255 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 76,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 66,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,882 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y401 YKJ is a 2001 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y401 YKJ, 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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Y401 YKJ is a 2001 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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