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Y834 PLF

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,926 mi
Last recorded144,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 PLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 144,926 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 144,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 137,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 137,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 132,004 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 123,077 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 118,305 miles

Poor reserve travel on parking brake

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 113,461 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 113,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 108,236 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 PLF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y834 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y834 PLF registered?

Y834 PLF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y834 PLF safe to buy?

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