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Y843 VBK

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,266 mi
Last recorded79,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 VBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,492 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,457 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 45,525 miles

slight play in front suspension arm rear bushes

tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 4 May 2013 41,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 38,354 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 26 May 2011 35,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,149 miles

Exhaust cat knocking on underside of vehicle

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

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

Pass 26 May 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,721 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 29,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,079 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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Y843 VBK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y843 VBK, 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 Y843 VBK registered?

Y843 VBK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y843 VBK safe to buy?

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