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Y89 PLL

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 PLL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 143,972 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 143,972 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 140,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 140,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 134,120 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,579 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 118,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 109,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 102,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever: near maximum travel limit.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,628 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken to gearbox but exhaust is secure;

Fail 2 Aug 2008 85,573 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken to gearbox but exhaust is secure;

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,018 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,831 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 72,831 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y89 PLL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y89 PLL, 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 Y89 PLL registered?

Y89 PLL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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