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Y604 XRM

2001 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,411 mi
Last recorded104,411 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 XRM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 104,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 104,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,774 miles

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

engine mil light on

Fail 26 Mar 2015 100,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine mil light on

Pass 9 May 2013 86,919 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 86,678 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 75,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,535 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 60,418 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,418 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 54,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,007 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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Y604 XRM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y604 XRM, 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 Y604 XRM registered?

Y604 XRM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y604 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y604 XRM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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