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Y96 DKC

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,169 mi
Last recorded126,169 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 DKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 126,169 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,464 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

ecu light on

oil leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,202 miles

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

ecu light on

heavy oil leak

oil light intermittantly on

start of corrosion o/s front to rear and n/s front metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Mar 2015 116,198 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

ecu light on

heavy oil leak

oil light intermittantly on

start of corrosion o/s front to rear and n/s front metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,345 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

air leak from back of engine

brake pipes heavily greased in places

front discs worn and scored

oil light flashing on dash during test

Fail 11 Mar 2014 111,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

air leak from back of engine

brake pipes heavily greased in places

front discs worn and scored

oil light flashing on dash during test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,698 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

amber oil light flashed on and off during test

front discs slightly worn and scored

offside front steering rack inner ball end has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,305 miles

airbag light on

Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,299 miles

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

E.C.U light on

airbag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,273 miles

E.C.U light on

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

E.C.U light on

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,948 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight sidewall distrtions / bulges

Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,943 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight sidewall distrtions / bulges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,214 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 25,329 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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Y96 DKC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y96 DKC, 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 Y96 DKC registered?

Y96 DKC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y96 DKC safe to buy?

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