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Y844 GKK

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,550 mi
Last recorded156,550 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 GKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 156,550 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

slight wear to both rear brake discs

unable to check spare due to contents in boot

Fail 20 Oct 2016 156,530 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

slight wear to both rear brake discs

unable to check spare due to contents in boot

Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,237 miles

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated/cracked

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 140,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 132,020 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2013 132,020 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 122,962 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 122,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 112,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 105,469 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 96,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 78,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 66,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y844 GKK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y844 GKK, 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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Y844 GKK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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