CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y942 YYX

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,859 mi
Last recorded172,859 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 YYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 172,859 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 163,463 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 163,463 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 154,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 154,641 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 147,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 142,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 133,297 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Oct 2011 133,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2010 124,039 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 124,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,585 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 118,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 95,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,678 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y942 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y942 YYX, 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 Y942 YYX?

You can check the full history of Y942 YYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y942 YYX registered?

Y942 YYX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y942 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y942 YYX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y942 YYX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y942 YYX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.