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Y58 MGM

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 MGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,635 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,169 miles

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

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

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

brake pads wear indicator light on

engine managment light on

passenger side wing mirror missing

Fail 1 Mar 2016 111,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pads wear indicator light on

engine managment light on

passenger side wing mirror missing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,905 miles

Advise brake pad warning light is on

Advise engine management light is on

Advise nearside mirror is missing

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Advise brake pad warning light is on

Advise engine management light is on

Advise nearside mirror is missing

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside wing mirror lense missing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 78,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside wing mirror lense missing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,827 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,042 miles

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre low on tread 2mm

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,997 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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Y58 MGM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y58 MGM, 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 Y58 MGM registered?

Y58 MGM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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