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Y894 MVT

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,470 mi
Last recorded129,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 MVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,470 miles

Oil leak ()

slight edge wear to offside front tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2016 129,470 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight edge wear to offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2015 120,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 108,856 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,685 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,283 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2012 79,281 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 68,482 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,787 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 60,036 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 60,036 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,272 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 37,660 miles

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.

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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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.

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