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Y996 BWN

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 BWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 75,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 63,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 57,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 54,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,269 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,540 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,980 miles

nearside front and rear drake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,221 miles

advs slight movment at fixings on steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advs slight movment at fixings on steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,715 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,373 miles

oil level too high

Pass 6 May 2009 18,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 17,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,045 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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Y996 BWN is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y996 BWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y996 BWN registered?

Y996 BWN is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y996 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 BWN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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