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Y631 PGS

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 PGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 108,809 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,573 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,595 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,595 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,935 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,935 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,925 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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 82,125 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 70,034 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 70,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2006 65,694 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 65,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 PGS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y631 PGS, 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

How do I check the history of Y631 PGS?

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What year was Y631 PGS registered?

Y631 PGS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y631 PGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y631 PGS shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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