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Y916 MGM

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,874 mi
Last recorded174,874 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 MGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 174,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 153,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 153,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 136,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 136,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 136,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,123 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 126,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 116,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 116,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,389 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 76,389 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 28,262 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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Y916 MGM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y916 MGM, 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 Y916 MGM registered?

Y916 MGM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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