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Y771 RLH

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,383 mi
Last recorded51,383 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 RLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,383 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 49,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 38,596 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 14,863 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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Y771 RLH is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y771 RLH, 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 Y771 RLH registered?

Y771 RLH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y771 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y771 RLH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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