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Y756 JUR

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,708 mi
Last recorded115,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 JUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,265 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2014 80,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaking slowly.

Engine still misfiring.

Front brakes imbalanced. Reading = 33%

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

Nearside rear and offside rear brake drums warped or have become oval shape causing fluctuation of brake force when vehicle in motion.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,364 miles

AIRBAG warning lamp indicating a serious fault. Which can be repaired by the dealership.

Engine management warning lamp indicating an engine fault.

Engine misfiring.

Exhaust emissions lambda reading was very high due to the misfiring of the engine.

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

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

Nearside and offside parking brakes juddering.

Nearside and offside registratrion plate lamps not working.

Nearside screen washer jet not providing washer fluid.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear foglamp lense insecure.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 74,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,437 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 70,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,080 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 64,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,715 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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Y756 JUR is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y756 JUR, 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 Y756 JUR registered?

Y756 JUR is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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