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Y813 OLC

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,749 mi
Last recorded115,749 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 OLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 115,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,452 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 109,290 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,536 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 104,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,090 miles

Play in offside wishbone bush

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,462 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

oil leak

play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 67,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 63,651 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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Y813 OLC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y813 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 Y813 OLC registered?

Y813 OLC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y813 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y813 OLC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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