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Y843 YYX

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,425 mi
Last recorded157,425 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 157,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 157,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 146,027 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers window not opening

Fail 18 Oct 2016 146,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers window not opening

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,539 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Oct 2015 136,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BROKEN (7.1.1)

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Fail 29 Aug 2014 127,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 127,338 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 113,690 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,689 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil light on added 1ltr of oil

Pass 30 Jul 2010 99,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light is on

nearside stop light dim

Fail 30 Jul 2010 99,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light is on

nearside stop light dim

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

slight play in offside front inner rackend

Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,438 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

slight play in offside front inner rackend

Pass 14 May 2008 78,828 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 78,828 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,074 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 71,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,275 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 63,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 53,361 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK PINION.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y843 YYX, 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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Y843 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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