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Y596 EKR

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 EKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,467 miles

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

nearside front wishbone bush worn

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wishbone bush worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 50,189 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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Y596 EKR is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y596 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y596 EKR registered?

Y596 EKR is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y596 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 EKR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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