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Y586 CCV

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 CCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,983 miles

Front both n/s and o/s brakes binding

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car battery low at time of test

engine oil leak

no airbag warning light on at time of test

Pass 2 May 2015 119,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,820 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 23 Apr 2014 104,765 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,986 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,516 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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Y586 CCV is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y586 CCV, 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 Y586 CCV registered?

Y586 CCV is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y586 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y586 CCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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