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Y961 OGS

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,593 mi
Last recorded145,593 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 OGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,593 miles

oil leak

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,962 miles

Diff Leaking oil.

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 138,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,896 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 124,233 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,543 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 119,543 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 113,246 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 103,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,618 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 97,810 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 May 2009 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,785 miles

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

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

advise front no plate slight damage

Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,785 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise front no plate slight damage

Pass 11 Jun 2007 86,819 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,757 miles

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

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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Y961 OGS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y961 OGS, 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 Y961 OGS registered?

Y961 OGS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y961 OGS safe to buy?

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