MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
slight edge wear to offside front tyre
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
slight edge wear to offside front tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Obstuction to drivers view removed prior to test
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads worn
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y894 MVT is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y894 MVT, 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 Y894 MVT registered?
Y894 MVT is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 29 August 2001.
Is Y894 MVT safe to buy?
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