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Y933 PRE

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 PRE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 118,034 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,349 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 92,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,591 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,591 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,828 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,067 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,067 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,422 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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Y933 PRE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y933 PRE, 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 Y933 PRE registered?

Y933 PRE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y933 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y933 PRE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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