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Y758 OBU

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,887 mi
Last recorded194,887 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 OBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 194,887 miles

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

engine warning light indicates a fault

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Fail 1 Apr 2011 194,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine warning light indicates a fault

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2010 173,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 163,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 152,430 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 140,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 131,405 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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Y758 OBU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBU, 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 Y758 OBU registered?

Y758 OBU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y758 OBU safe to buy?

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