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Y641 NYC

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,103 mi
Last recorded71,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 NYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 67,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,431 miles

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

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

n/s head lamp lens condensating

Fail 20 Jul 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s head lamp lens condensating

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,965 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on.Brake warning light on.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,100 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,971 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs pitted

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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Y641 NYC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y641 NYC, 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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Y641 NYC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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