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Y864 UBK

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 UBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 93,577 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 92,962 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 92,962 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 92,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,864 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,151 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 84,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,084 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,713 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,713 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 76,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,417 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 69,942 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,704 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,608 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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Y864 UBK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y864 UBK, 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 Y864 UBK registered?

Y864 UBK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y864 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y864 UBK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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