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Y87 DGF

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,230 mi
Last recorded53,230 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 DGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 52,716 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 52,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 51,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 51,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,054 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,945 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,909 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 40,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,383 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2013 8,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,927 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,565 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,820 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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Y87 DGF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y87 DGF, 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 Y87 DGF registered?

Y87 DGF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y87 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 DGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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