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Y638 NJA

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,634 mi
Last recorded124,634 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 NJA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 124,634 miles

Both front side lights dims!

Both head light aims on upper most limit!

Both rear inner sills corroded!

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes worn (near side more so)

Near side front tyre worn (heavy) on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Off side rear lower wheel arch corroded!

Off side rear tyre worn low (heavy) on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

T.C.L on on dash!

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

Fail 24 May 2012 124,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front side lights dims!

Both head light aims on upper most limit!

Both rear inner sills corroded!

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes worn (near side more so)

Near side front tyre worn (heavy) on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Off side rear lower wheel arch corroded!

Off side rear tyre worn low (heavy) on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

T.C.L on on dash!

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

Pass 18 May 2011 110,625 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 110,624 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2010 96,475 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 88,724 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 84,960 miles

Oil leak

Steel brake pipe feeding o/s/r flexi corroding

Fail 27 May 2008 84,960 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steel brake pipe feeding o/s/r flexi corroding

Pass 23 May 2007 71,484 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 71,484 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 26 May 2006 56,353 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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Y638 NJA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y638 NJA, 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 Y638 NJA registered?

Y638 NJA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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