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Y997 RGV

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,425 mi
Last recorded160,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 RGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 160,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 151,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 151,673 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2024 145,726 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 20 May 2024 145,726 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2023 142,410 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken exhaust still adequately supported supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 142,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 141,890 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 141,690 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 17 May 2019 141,170 miles

Offside rear lamp inner cluster slightly loose.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 May 2018 140,439 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2017 139,818 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2016 138,958 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 16 May 2016 138,958 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 May 2015 138,208 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 129,454 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 119,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 119,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 108,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 96,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 87,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 78,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 57,970 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 48,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 48,153 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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Y997 RGV is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y997 RGV, 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 Y997 RGV registered?

Y997 RGV is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y997 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 RGV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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