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Y622 NDF

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

181,257 mi
Last recorded181,257 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 NDF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 181,257 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 181,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are perished

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,954 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 74,954 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,803 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,803 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,257 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,718 miles

advise oil leak from bottom engine cover

Fail 30 Nov 2010 48,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 42,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 42,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,264 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,604 miles

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

Oil leak

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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Y622 NDF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 Y622 NDF, 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 Y622 NDF registered?

Y622 NDF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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