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Y82 LBH

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,678 mi
Last recorded103,678 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 LBH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive signs slight leak driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog tell tail inoperative

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,662 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive signs slight leak driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog tell tail inoperative

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Low coolant light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,352 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 41,086 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 41,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,135 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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Y82 LBH is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y82 LBH, 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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Y82 LBH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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