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Y936 MNK

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,746 mi
Last recorded171,746 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 MNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 171,746 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside handbrake effort needs attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

nearside front tyre has excessive outside shoulder wear

Pass 1 May 2015 162,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres aged / cracked

body / bumper damage

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

grill insecure

nearside rear indicator bulb colour faded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 162,709 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres aged / cracked

body / bumper damage

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

grill insecure

nearside rear indicator bulb colour faded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2014 149,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

wipers slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 136,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 127,219 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges advise reset tracking

Fail 13 Mar 2012 127,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges advise reset tracking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,669 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 117,669 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 84,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,608 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 73,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear position lamp has one of two bulb's not working

Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,662 miles

both front lower arms ball joints worn

near side front tyre worn to 2mm outer edge

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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Y936 MNK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y936 MNK, 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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Y936 MNK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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