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Y826 YYX

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,057 mi
Last recorded183,057 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 YYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 183,057 miles

accident damage to offside

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 183,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

accident damage to offside

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 174,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

accident damage to offside outer sill

offside rear wheel arch corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 174,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

accident damage to offside outer sill

offside rear wheel arch corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 165,562 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads getting low and discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2013 165,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads getting low and discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 157,700 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light stopping on

brake pad warning light stopping on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 157,700 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light stopping on

brake pad warning light stopping on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 148,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light stopping on

front number plate has slight damage

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

Fail 28 Oct 2011 148,171 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light stopping on

front number plate has slight damage

handbrake lever travel long

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 29 Oct 2010 135,636 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate seperating and discoloured

handbrake travel long

rear number plate starting to seperate

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2010 135,541 miles

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate seperating and discoloured

handbrake travel long

rear number plate starting to seperate

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2009 127,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 29 Oct 2009 127,843 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 28 Oct 2008 120,450 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 120,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,151 miles

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

damage to windscreen is only just outside of 'a' zone, advise repair or replace

offside outer tail light dim

rear number plate seperating

Pass 26 Oct 2006 85,054 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 85,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads worn low and front discs thin

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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Y826 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y826 YYX, 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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Y826 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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