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Y919 NBL

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 NBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,266 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s rear tyres approaching legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 83,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 70,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak/ubcc

Pass 22 May 2015 69,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre edge feathering

Fail 22 May 2015 69,012 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

n/s/f tyre edge feathering

Pass 29 May 2014 52,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R Tyre inner wall has deep cuts

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,638 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,474 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,588 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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Y919 NBL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y919 NBL, 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 Y919 NBL registered?

Y919 NBL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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