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Y758 MDV

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,175 mi
Last recorded156,175 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 MDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 156,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 150,519 miles

emissions hard to get through

rear wishbone bush splut

Fail 26 Sep 2015 150,519 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emissions hard to get through

rear wishbone bush splut

Pass 26 Sep 2014 145,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,567 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 137,567 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,682 miles

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

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

advise air bag light brake light engine light

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,682 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise air bag light brake light engine light

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,722 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 113,667 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 106,198 miles

air bag light showing a fault

slight movement in fuel tank

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 85,301 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y758 MDV is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y758 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 Y758 MDV registered?

Y758 MDV is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y758 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y758 MDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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