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Y773 OJH

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

83,057 mi
Last recorded83,057 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY773 OJH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 81,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 80,051 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 80,051 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 79,273 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,023 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 73,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,455 miles

Engine management light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,618 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml showing on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,872 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml showing on

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,050 miles

EMS & yellow oil warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,649 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,492 miles

EMS & yellow oil warning lights on.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,817 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

radator light on

Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine light on

radator light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,197 miles

Engine management light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,376 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,379 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,605 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 37,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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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Y773 OJH is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y773 OJH, 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 Y773 OJH registered?

Y773 OJH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y773 OJH safe to buy?

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