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Y599 JNO

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,541 mi
Last recorded57,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 JNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,318 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 57,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,840 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,828 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 45,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,669 miles

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

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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Y599 JNO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y599 JNO, 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 Y599 JNO registered?

Y599 JNO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y599 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y599 JNO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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