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Y808 OLC

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,736 mi
Last recorded97,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 OLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,736 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 97,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2015 81,456 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,087 miles

Engine management light on.

F/n/s tyre worn more on inner edge.

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

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

Oil leak

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wear on front brake discs.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,986 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine light on

Fail 12 Jun 2012 63,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine light on

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chip in windscreen. Wear on front brake discs.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chip in windscreen. Wear on front brake discs.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,097 miles

both rear tyres inner side wall perished

Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,611 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 31,583 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

O/s repeater colour fading. Brake warning light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,734 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,534 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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Y808 OLC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y808 OLC, 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 Y808 OLC registered?

Y808 OLC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y808 OLC safe to buy?

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