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Y774 HEO

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,209 mi
Last recorded137,209 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 HEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,788 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,063 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 70,454 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 70,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very bad engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,717 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 49,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,781 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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Y774 HEO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y774 HEO, 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 Y774 HEO registered?

Y774 HEO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y774 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y774 HEO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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