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Y57 ULC

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,393 mi
Last recorded150,393 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 ULC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 150,393 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 131,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 122,019 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 113,574 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 105,912 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 98,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 95,198 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2008 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 92,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 86,638 miles

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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Y57 ULC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y57 ULC, 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 Y57 ULC registered?

Y57 ULC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y57 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 ULC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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