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Y809 RBL

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 RBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 89,450 miles

nail in near side front tyre.

oil leak on engine.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in near side front tyre.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,721 miles

both near side road wheels have damage .

slight play in near side front lower ball joint.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,379 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,379 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

None genuine front brake pads fitted.Airbag, drivers belt tensioner fault. [airbag light on]

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,300 miles

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

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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Y809 RBL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y809 RBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y809 RBL registered?

Y809 RBL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y809 RBL safe to buy?

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