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Y901 JDN

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,687 mi
Last recorded120,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 JDN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 109,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Oil leak various ()

Rear bushes split

Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes ( at rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on with sidelights (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak various ()

Rear bushes split

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,092 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,863 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,863 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,648 miles

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

OSR Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,377 miles

reartyres 2mm requiers new shortley

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,776 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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Y901 JDN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y901 JDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y901 JDN registered?

Y901 JDN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y901 JDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 JDN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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