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Y756 XAN

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,068 mi
Last recorded128,068 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 XAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,068 miles

borderline wear to nearside front lower ball joint

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear jacking points rusty

wear within steering rack inner joints noted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,628 miles

borderline wear to nearside front lower ball joint

offside front aim slightly low

rear coil spring rusty

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2014 117,085 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

nearside front lower ball joint slight worn

offside rear steel brake pipe rusty

rear indicators slightly discoloured

steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 110,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,205 miles

B RAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR EX BOX

Fail 24 Oct 2012 104,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

B RAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR EX BOX

Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,129 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,129 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,971 miles

Air bag light on.

Both washers partially blocked.

Damage noted to front number plate - cracked.

Engine oil level warning light on.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,650 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 78,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,814 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 50,213 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2005 50,206 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc 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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

Y756 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y756 XAN safe to buy?

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