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Y631 OBL

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,234 mi
Last recorded102,234 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 OBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,812 miles

advise brake work done prior to test

advise oil leaks

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,260 miles

advise slight oil leaks

advise surface corrosion to b/discs

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,228 miles

Front brake discs corroded with standing

Rear indicator bulbs deteriarated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,610 miles

advise exhaust gearbox bracket corroded

advise n/s rear tyre low tread

advise o/s front coil spring corroded

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,651 miles

advise n/s rear tyre low tread inner edge

advise surface corrosion to front b/discs

advise vehicle corroded underside

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,379 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,450 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 73,450 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,627 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 66,627 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 51,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 40,752 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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Y631 OBL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y631 OBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y631 OBL registered?

Y631 OBL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y631 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y631 OBL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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