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Y952 MNO

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,170 mi
Last recorded132,170 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 MNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,885 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 106,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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
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Y952 MNO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey 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 Y952 MNO, 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 Y952 MNO registered?

Y952 MNO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y952 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 MNO 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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