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Y822 KJX

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,831 mi
Last recorded80,831 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 KJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,831 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,406 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,715 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,234 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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Y822 KJX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y822 KJX, 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 Y822 KJX registered?

Y822 KJX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y822 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y822 KJX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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