MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
rear indicators are showing white light slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
back box mounting bracket is broken
front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated
rear coil springs are corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake slightly impeded in its travel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake slightly impeded in its travel
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y621 XBL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 Y621 XBL, 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 Y621 XBL registered?
Y621 XBL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2001.
Is Y621 XBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y621 XBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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