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Y722 XAN

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,292 mi
Last recorded150,292 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 XAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 150,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 134,410 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shocker casings corroded

both rear tyres very low tread and o/s punctured

front and rear brake pads low

front no/plate fitted in window

n/s front coil spring incorrectly fitted in bottom cup

n/s front side light dim

o/s rear secondery side light inop

play in both front wishbone rear bushes strong advise on n/s

rear brake pipe over axle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 125,899 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shocker casings corroded

both rear tyres very low tread and o/s punctured

front and rear brake pads low

front no/plate fitted in window

n/s front coil spring incorrectly fitted in bottom cup

n/s front side light dim

o/s rear secondery side light inop

play in both front wishbone rear bushes strong advise on n/s

rear brake pipe over axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 123,486 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 123,484 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 113,088 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 109,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 101,193 miles

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

slight play in both front rear suspention arm bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 87,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2006 72,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight 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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Y722 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y722 XAN, 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 Y722 XAN registered?

Y722 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y722 XAN safe to buy?

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