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Y606 CER

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 CER
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 104,382 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,069 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 98,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,515 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,035 miles

Front wipers slightly streaky

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,403 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,362 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 59,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,558 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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Y606 CER is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y606 CER, 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 Y606 CER registered?

Y606 CER is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y606 CER safe to buy?

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