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Y938 UAN

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,173 mi
Last recorded161,173 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 UAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 161,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 161,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 142,552 miles

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

engine ma management light on

oil leal fromengine and gearbox

Fail 19 Mar 2009 142,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aux belt badly cracked

bad play in osf bottom ball joint

coolant leak from head gasket

different speed ratings on front tyres

eml light on

front discs lipped

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from sump area

oosr brake pad loom adrift

rear brakes noise - possibly park shoe fault - needs investigating !

rear discs lipped

squeak from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2008 131,074 miles

wear in o\s of steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2007 119,801 miles

n\s handbrake requires attention

Pass 17 Jan 2006 103,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 103,267 miles

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

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

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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Y938 UAN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y938 UAN, 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 Y938 UAN registered?

Y938 UAN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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