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Y615 NJO

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 NJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 125,400 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 125,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,403 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to screen

oil leak

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on rear suspension bushes

wear on tyres and sidewalls weak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 117,332 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to screen

oil leak

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on rear suspension bushes

wear on tyres and sidewalls weak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,245 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,031 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 95,503 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,503 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 89,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 82,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,424 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,334 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,723 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,107 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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Y615 NJO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y615 NJO, 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 Y615 NJO registered?

Y615 NJO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y615 NJO safe to buy?

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