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Y89 SCR

2001 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,043 mi
Last recorded190,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 SCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 190,043 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 12 Aug 2011 170,937 miles

osr tyre on 1.6mm

slight play nsf anti roll link

Pass 12 Aug 2010 148,395 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play in front joints

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Aug 2009 127,712 miles

Airbag light on dash

Handbrake close to upper limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 116,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,936 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 104,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 92,206 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 92,206 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on due to inlet manifold breather valve and pipe split

Slight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension arms and rear bushes

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 SCR is a 2001 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SCR, 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 SCR registered?

Y89 SCR is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y89 SCR safe to buy?

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