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Y891 WGC

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,979 mi
Last recorded146,979 miles
Recorded on5 May 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 WGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2008 146,979 miles

brake warning light displayed

Fail 5 May 2008 146,979 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light displayed

Pass 9 Mar 2007 126,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 102,570 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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Y891 WGC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y891 WGC, 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 Y891 WGC registered?

Y891 WGC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y891 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 WGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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