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Y834 ECH

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 ECH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,934 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both inner track rod play

oil leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,000 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front door dented

offside rear door dented

Fail 31 Aug 2013 118,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

3. Has more than slight play in the N/S/F and O/S/F lower wishbone ball joint, need urgent attention.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 118,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

3. Has more than slight play in the N/S/F and O/S/F lower wishbone ball joint, need urgent attention.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 111,281 miles

Front and Rear tyres poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2012 111,281 miles

Front and Rear tyres poor condition

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 106,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,542 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 89,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,198 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 81,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 72,908 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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Y834 ECH 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 Y834 ECH, 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 Y834 ECH registered?

Y834 ECH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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