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Y92 DSF

2001 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,777 mi
Last recorded64,777 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 DSF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,777 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,647 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 53,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,929 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,873 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 35,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,907 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,494 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,311 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,775 miles

advise slight play on both front ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,262 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 17,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front wheel alignment check

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,405 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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Y92 DSF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y92 DSF, 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 Y92 DSF registered?

Y92 DSF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y92 DSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y92 DSF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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