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Y967 ULE

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,026 mi
Last recorded92,026 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 ULE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 87,347 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror housing damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 87,347 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror housing damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 75,832 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by sidelights (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 67,845 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 67,845 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,877 miles

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres perished on tread

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,179 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 28 May 2012 55,594 miles

Engine management lamp on, indicating a fault.

N/S/F tyre- wearing on inner edge.

Rear numberplate deteriorating.

Fail 28 May 2012 55,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management lamp on, indicating a fault.

N/S/F tyre- wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear numberplate deteriorating.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 34,052 miles

Advise n/side front indicator lamp lense is brocken. advise to replace

Advise o/side and n/side front wishbone rear bushes have some movement. Advise to replace.

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,131 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 22,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall nearly through to cords.

Oil leak under sump area.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,513 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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Y967 ULE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y967 ULE, 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.

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Y967 ULE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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