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Y804 NCD

2001 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 NCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,676 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 122,609 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,158 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 106,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,497 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight staines power steering

Pass 20 Feb 2007 90,289 miles

Slight play n/s and o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 17 Mar 2006 84,002 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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Y804 NCD is a 2001 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y804 NCD, 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 Y804 NCD registered?

Y804 NCD is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y804 NCD safe to buy?

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