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Y729 KUA

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 KUA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,168 miles

both front to rear (rear) sections of brake pipe rusty

eml on

n/s door mirror requires attention

n/s/f link pin worn

Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,618 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,789 miles

Engine management light on

Front exhaust mount corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,416 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 65,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine mamagement light on

oil light on

Fail 18 Jun 2011 63,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2010 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 49,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 46,526 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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Y729 KUA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y729 KUA, 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 Y729 KUA registered?

Y729 KUA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y729 KUA safe to buy?

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