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Y975 OGS

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,013 mi
Last recorded214,013 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 OGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 214,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 214,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 204,758 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 195,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 195,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 187,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 187,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 180,049 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded at unions

Pass 13 Nov 2012 170,511 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded at union

Pass 18 Nov 2011 159,931 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 159,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 149,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 138,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 124,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 109,455 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 83,949 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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Y975 OGS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y975 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.

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What year was Y975 OGS registered?

Y975 OGS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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