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Y805 LVH

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 LVH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,182 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 96,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,579 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 69,700 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,700 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,451 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,477 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,649 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,542 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 52,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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Y805 LVH is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y805 LVH, 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 Y805 LVH registered?

Y805 LVH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y805 LVH safe to buy?

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