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Y767 XAN

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 XAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 98,230 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,533 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 109,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,831 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,362 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 83,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pad warning light showing

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

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

Oil warning light showing in yellow

Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,558 miles

Loose conection on nearside front sidelight

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y767 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y767 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y767 XAN registered?

Y767 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y767 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y767 XAN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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