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Y984 JGY

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,846 mi
Last recorded122,846 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 JGY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2022 122,846 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH Registration plate lamp lens missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 107,927 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm and bald

front number plate damaged

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 7 Sep 2019 102,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, has been glued before ()

all road tyres worn to 3mm and cracking

damage to front plate

Pass 8 Sep 2018 95,080 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,350 miles

under tray fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil light on

Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,378 miles

damage to front plate

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2016 82,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

damage to front plate

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle & wheel arches are covered in mud

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,402 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 50,568 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 46,912 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 46,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,303 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,536 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,056 miles

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

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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Y984 JGY is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y984 JGY, 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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Y984 JGY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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