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Y878 JCA

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,569 mi
Last recorded164,569 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 JCA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 164,569 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front an back.. (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 164,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front an back.. (0.1 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 159,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 154,247 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 154,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 148,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 141,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,481 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,212 miles

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 131,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 131,038 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in screen

exhaust back box deteriorating

front tyres worn to approx 2mm and cracking on tread

offside front sill holed by corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,990 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 123,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 115,587 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 115,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 105,433 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHTY WORN

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 105,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHTY WORN

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,401 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 94,398 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,615 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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Y878 JCA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y878 JCA, 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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Y878 JCA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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