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Y969 ULE

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,321 mi
Last recorded102,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 ULE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 94,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 84,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,483 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

staining from coolant leak on rear of engine

Pass 31 May 2013 68,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,670 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,397 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,167 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,168 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 37,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,514 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,879 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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Y969 ULE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y969 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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What year was Y969 ULE registered?

Y969 ULE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y969 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 ULE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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