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Y738 SLF

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 SLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 96,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 91,078 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 83,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,523 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,219 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 79,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

brake pad sensor on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,588 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 77,588 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,905 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 75,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,083 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 74,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres has cracks

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 72,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres has cracks

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,119 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,119 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 65,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slightly worn rear brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2008 58,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,649 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,514 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y738 SLF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y738 SLF, 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 Y738 SLF registered?

Y738 SLF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y738 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y738 SLF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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