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Y757 MDV

2001 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 MDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,834 miles

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

o/s/r tail light brighter than n/s(poss incorrect bulb)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r tail light brighter than n/s(poss incorrect bulb)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Fail 23 Jan 2013 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,508 miles

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

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

advise, engine has oil leak.

advise,air bag light on dash.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,508 miles

advise, engine has oil leak.

advise,air bag light on dash.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,727 miles

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

nsf damaged but not causing a sharp edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,269 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 70,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,947 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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Y757 MDV is a 2001 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y757 MDV, 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 Y757 MDV registered?

Y757 MDV is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y757 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y757 MDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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