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Y785 AOB

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 AOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,561 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,561 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,930 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

front link bars slight play

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,012 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

under side covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 108,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,018 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 101,018 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,464 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drive belt splitting

Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,460 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drive belt splitting

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,741 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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Y785 AOB is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y785 AOB, 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 Y785 AOB registered?

Y785 AOB is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y785 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y785 AOB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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