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Y626 NHB

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,574 mi
Last recorded176,574 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 NHB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 176,574 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 167,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 149,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2013 149,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 149,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2012 144,618 miles

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

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

air bag warning light stays on

coolant warning light stays on

Fail 25 Aug 2012 144,303 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 132,118 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 132,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 128,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 119,363 miles

possable puncture on nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 5 Sep 2008 112,015 miles

brake warning light on dash

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

slight play in off side front steering arm

tested in wet conditions

Fail 5 Sep 2008 112,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on dash

brake warning light on dash

near side front tyre on 1.6 legall limit

slight play in off side front steering arm

tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Sep 2007 103,491 miles

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,800 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 97,000 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

cover sills fitted

front discs lipped

slight play both front lower ball joints

under trays fitted

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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Y626 NHB is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y626 NHB, 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 Y626 NHB registered?

Y626 NHB is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y626 NHB safe to buy?

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