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Y733 MDY

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,999 mi
Last recorded110,999 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 MDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,999 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear caliper spring missing

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,461 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,411 miles

oil warning light comes on intermittenly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,317 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front pipe bracket corroded

front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

water leak from radiator/exspantion bottle area

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 May 2007 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y733 MDY is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y733 MDY, 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 Y733 MDY registered?

Y733 MDY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y733 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y733 MDY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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