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Y736 NFM

2001 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,742 mi
Last recorded47,742 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 NFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,742 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 47,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,139 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,335 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on edge and cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,864 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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Y736 NFM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y736 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y736 NFM registered?

Y736 NFM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y736 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y736 NFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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