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Y602 BPC

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 BPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,256 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,484 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,484 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,738 miles

n/s/f nail in tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,911 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,911 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting braket corroded and broken

Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting braket corroded and broken

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,496 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 34,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,617 miles

front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,443 miles

Nearside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,373 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 19,838 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,004 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 17,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,266 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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Y602 BPC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y602 BPC, 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 Y602 BPC registered?

Y602 BPC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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