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Y61 YBL

2001 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,226 mi
Last recorded122,226 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 YBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,226 miles

Oil leak

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

eml on + airbag lamp inop

Fail 25 Mar 2014 106,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 106,108 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but secure

Pass 1 May 2013 95,014 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,453 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,569 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 71,565 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,112 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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Y61 YBL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y61 YBL, 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 Y61 YBL registered?

Y61 YBL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y61 YBL safe to buy?

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