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Y632 MBA

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,309 mi
Last recorded209,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY632 MBA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 209,309 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 209,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 204,098 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 204,098 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 196,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 187,018 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 187,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 174,546 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 174,546 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 161,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 141,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 129,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2013 125,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 118,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 89,415 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 77,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,866 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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Y632 MBA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y632 MBA, 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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Y632 MBA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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