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Y929 BHO

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,074 mi
Last recorded60,074 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 BHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,074 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,074 miles

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

front brake disks slightly corroded

offside rear brake not seized at present

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,067 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,784 miles

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

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,850 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,383 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both outer sills not checked due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,337 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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Y929 BHO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y929 BHO, 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 Y929 BHO registered?

Y929 BHO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y929 BHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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