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Y578 CDU

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 CDU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 93,805 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

washers only just providing sufficient fluid onto windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 90,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,179 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 87,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,889 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,821 miles

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)

n/s/r sidelight inop

Fail 6 Dec 2007 77,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

n/s/r sidelight inop

Pass 7 Dec 2006 71,692 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 66,144 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 66,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 63,949 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y578 CDU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y578 CDU, 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 Y578 CDU registered?

Y578 CDU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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