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Y644 DKC

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,185 mi
Last recorded202,185 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 DKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 202,185 miles

Oil leak

engine check light on

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 10 Dec 2011 201,276 miles

Oil leak

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

oil light on

Fail 10 Dec 2011 201,276 miles

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

Oil leak

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

oil light on

Fail 19 Nov 2011 201,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

air leak from pipe around manifold area

Pass 7 Dec 2010 194,280 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 194,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 179,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front antiroll bar link dustcover insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2008 167,336 miles

all brake pads getting low

some wear near side steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2007 158,414 miles

front disc pads appear low

some seperation front lower wishbone rear most bushes

stone chip in windscreen

wheels off inspection rear brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 138,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y644 DKC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y644 DKC, 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 Y644 DKC registered?

Y644 DKC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y644 DKC safe to buy?

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