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Y714 NFM

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,031 mi
Last recorded131,031 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 NFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 131,031 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 130,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 114,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 110,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 107,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 101,745 miles

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

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

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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Y714 NFM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y714 NFM, 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 Y714 NFM registered?

Y714 NFM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y714 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y714 NFM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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