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Y842 VBE

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,726 mi
Last recorded112,726 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 VBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 112,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,964 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,469 miles

both rear tyres are perished

front flexi hoses have slight deterioration near their centre supports

Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres are perished

front flexi hoses have slight deterioration near their centre supports

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,292 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

nearside handbrake poor effort

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Sep 2015 99,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

nearside handbrake poor effort

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,044 miles

rear brake pipes corroded and greased

rear pads low

Fail 11 Sep 2014 95,044 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

nearside mirror missing

rear brake pipes corroded and greased

rear pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,116 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes greased.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,902 miles

slight play in lower ball joints

Fail 17 Sep 2012 86,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear indicators becoming white

slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,130 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,117 miles

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

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

please note all tyre pressures were low have put at 30 psi all round

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,246 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 54,245 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,397 miles

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

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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Y842 VBE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y842 VBE, 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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Y842 VBE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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