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Y859 RLE

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 RLE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,679 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR MOUNTING BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush MOUTING BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,802 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,877 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 86,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 83,619 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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Y859 RLE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y859 RLE, 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

How do I check the history of Y859 RLE?

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What year was Y859 RLE registered?

Y859 RLE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y859 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 RLE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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