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Y927 TCR

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,141 mi
Last recorded134,141 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 TCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 134,141 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 134,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,852 miles

Oil leak

nearside front anti rool bar dust cover split

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

offside front anti rool bar dust cover split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,086 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside anti rool bar link dust cover split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2010 127,044 miles

Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside anti rool bar link dust cover split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,412 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti rool bar links dust covers split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2009 121,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti rool bar links dust covers split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,230 miles

both h/lamps poor output

f/rear pads worn unable to view fully

o/s/rear shock damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2007 103,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 103,313 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 93,394 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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Y927 TCR is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y927 TCR, 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 Y927 TCR registered?

Y927 TCR is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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