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Y766 BAR

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,522 mi
Last recorded126,522 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 BAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 126,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 126,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake lever high

Pass 31 Oct 2017 114,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner

Offside Rear handbrake low

Offside Rear handbrake low

Offside Rear tyre nail

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner

Offside Rear handbrake low

Offside Rear handbrake low

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,548 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 105,548 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

EML illuminated

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,013 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning is on

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

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

engine leaking oil badly

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,741 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,055 miles

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,006 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,361 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,593 miles

last tested 19/3/2007 retested due to wrong mileage on cert no 422048477015 R HOLCOMBE

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,417 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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Y766 BAR is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y766 BAR, 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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Y766 BAR is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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