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Y719 ADS

2001 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY719 ADS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 99,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 99,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 97,496 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,491 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2013 93,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,451 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,802 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 82,802 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 80,058 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 80,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,132 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front pipe exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 77,121 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front pipe exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 69,691 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 69,627 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 60,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,286 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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Y719 ADS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y719 ADS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y719 ADS registered?

Y719 ADS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y719 ADS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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