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Y754 UCS

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,254 mi
Last recorded106,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 UCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,254 miles

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2018 106,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 21 May 2018 106,230 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 96,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2017 96,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2016 89,081 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 81,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 81,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front/reardiscs are croded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,067 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,283 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,283 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,062 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,062 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked round sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,515 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,824 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,925 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,783 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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Y754 UCS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y754 UCS, 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 Y754 UCS registered?

Y754 UCS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y754 UCS safe to buy?

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