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Y663 JCP

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

222,103 mi
Last recorded222,103 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 JCP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 222,103 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 222,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 211,024 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 211,023 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 205,070 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 205,005 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 200,496 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 197,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 197,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 177,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 157,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 137,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 114,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,810 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,810 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,804 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,801 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,887 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 72,887 miles

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

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

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

o/s fuel tank retaining strap twisted

o/s/r mud flap insecure

oil leak from engine

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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Y663 JCP is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y663 JCP, 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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Y663 JCP is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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