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Y812 JUY

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,017 mi
Last recorded148,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 JUY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 148,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 143,730 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 143,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 139,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 139,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 133,839 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 125,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 125,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 121,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,215 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 112,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 105,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 99,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 93,819 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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Y812 JUY 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 Y812 JUY, 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 Y812 JUY registered?

Y812 JUY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y812 JUY safe to buy?

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