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Y861 PMR

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,424 mi
Last recorded110,424 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 PMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,696 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,533 miles

Off Side Front Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge..

Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,525 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE FRONT.. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Off Side Front Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge..

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,454 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall cut but NOT in excess 25mm to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall cut but NOT in excess 25mm to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,199 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,644 miles

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

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

off side steering arm slight wear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,395 miles

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

centre exhaust/gearbox mounting deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,041 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,510 miles

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

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

n/s/r reg bulb cover missing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 77,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r reg bulb cover missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,110 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr trye low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2006 59,849 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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Y861 PMR is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y861 PMR, 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 Y861 PMR registered?

Y861 PMR is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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