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Y703 OBL

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,110 mi
Last recorded95,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 OBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 95,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEAR TRAILING ARM (ARCH) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEAR TRAILING ARM (ARCH) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,865 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,955 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,104 miles

plastic undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,114 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front and rear ,cracking in tyre tread areas,no cords expossed

oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,634 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,064 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,039 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y703 OBL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y703 OBL, 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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Y703 OBL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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