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Y809 OLC

2001 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 11890,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 OLC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 118,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,421 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,104 miles

Advise: front disc(s) rusty

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,116 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 98,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2009 92,550 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 92,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,818 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 69,790 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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Y809 OLC is a 2001 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 90,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y809 OLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y809 OLC registered?

Y809 OLC is a 2001 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y809 OLC safe to buy?

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