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Y651 YYX

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,916 mi
Last recorded134,916 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 YYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,916 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 134,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,197 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 134,193 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,490 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 133,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 132,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,925 miles

advise engine management light is on

Fail 14 Aug 2015 127,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise engine management light is on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,804 miles

Check engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 126,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Check engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 124,791 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 124,790 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 122,872 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 122,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 121,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 116,161 miles

both wiper blades are split slightly

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2010 116,161 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both wiper blades are split slightly

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 112,464 miles

corrosion at rear brake pipes

airbag light on

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

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

movement at both front lower arm rear bushes

oil residue under engine

play at both sides steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2008 104,987 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 104,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,895 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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Y651 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y651 YYX, 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 Y651 YYX registered?

Y651 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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