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Y887 ADU

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,573 mi
Last recorded105,573 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 ADU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 105,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded

both outer sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front brake discs corroded

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

both outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,720 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,015 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,236 miles

Air bag light is on, this is due to become a testable item.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,236 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light is on, this is due to become a testable item.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,227 miles

Air bag light is on.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Rear number plate light is deteriorating.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,227 miles

Air bag light is on.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

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

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

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

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

Rear number plate light is deteriorating.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,539 miles

Air bag light is on.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Some play in front supension arm rear bushes.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,522 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Air bag light is on.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Some play in front supension arm rear bushes.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,408 miles

Air bag light is on.

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 62,408 miles

Air bag light is on.

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

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

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,952 miles

Air bag light on.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear number p[late discolouring.

Some play in rear bush on n/s front lower suspension arm.

Wiper rubbers starting to deteriorate.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,675 miles

Air bag light on.

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in o/s lower ball joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,675 miles

Air bag light on.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in o/s lower ball joint.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,690 miles

Air bag light on.

Covers preventing access to some componen ts.

Rear indicators losing amber colouration.

Slight play in lower, front, outer ball joints.

Some play in rearmost bushes on front lower suspension arms.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,666 miles

Both rear tyres close to the limit & n/s has a nail in the tread.

Front brake pads look quite low.

Plastic sills & engine covers preventing a full inspection of some components.

Rear indicators losing amber colouration.

Rearmost bushes on both front lower suspension arms starting to show signs of wear.

Slight play in o/s front lower outer ball joint.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,666 miles

Both rear tyres close to the limit & n/s has a nail in the tread.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front brake pads look quite low.

Plastic sills & engine covers preventing a full inspection of some components.

Rear indicators losing amber colouration.

Rearmost bushes on both front lower suspension arms starting to show signs of wear.

Slight play in o/s front lower outer ball joint.

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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Y887 ADU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 Y887 ADU, 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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Y887 ADU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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