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Y922 XAN

2001 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 XAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017

long handbrake travel

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,146 miles

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

N/S/R CHILD FITTED

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 138,143 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH REAR A FRAME BUSHES (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing LENS BROKEN (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R CHILD FITTED

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 129,260 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 129,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 117,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2013 117,260 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 102,917 miles

Air bag light is on

EML light is on

Engine not running right on idle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 102,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Air bag light is on

Both rear tyre have nails in the tyre

EML light is on

Engine not running right on idle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs and pads getting low

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 89,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emine m.i.l lamp on / airbag warning lamp on

Pass 24 May 2011 89,079 miles

emine m.i.l lamp on / airbag warning lamp on

Pass 18 May 2010 73,416 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 60,575 miles

front tyres starting to crack up

rear indicators starting to go white

undersheild and sill covers fitted unable a full check of parts

Fail 14 May 2009 60,560 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)

front tyres starting to crack up

rear indicators starting to go white

undersheild and sill covers fitted unable a full check of parts

Pass 13 May 2008 51,461 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 51,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,343 miles

Ref:Test number 881821907101

Fail 11 Apr 2007 49,343 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,859 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2005 37,082 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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Y922 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y922 XAN, 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 Y922 XAN registered?

Y922 XAN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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