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Y703 PLB

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,636 mi
Last recorded110,636 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 PLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 110,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 107,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 85,354 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,742 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,203 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,746 miles

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

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 PLB is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PLB, 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 Y703 PLB registered?

Y703 PLB is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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