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Y939 SSO

2001 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 SSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 109,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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 major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,767 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake sensor wire snapped

Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,302 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2007
Pass 3 Mar 2007 46,346 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 42,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,911 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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Y939 SSO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,796cc 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 Y939 SSO, 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

How do I check the history of Y939 SSO?

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What year was Y939 SSO registered?

Y939 SSO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y939 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y939 SSO 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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