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Y845 PLA

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,365 mi
Last recorded144,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 PLA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 144,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 139,629 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 135,183 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,514 miles

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

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

engine light illuminated

n/s/r tyre worn very low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,257 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear chassis pipes near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,602 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 95,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 88,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 80,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 66,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,679 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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Y845 PLA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y845 PLA, 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 Y845 PLA registered?

Y845 PLA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y845 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y845 PLA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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