MOT Status
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160,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Under trays fitted.
Under trays fitted.
Offside rear lamp inner cluster slightly loose.
Under trays fitted.
Under trays fitted.
Under trays fitted.
Engine covers fitted.
Nail in offside rear tyre.
Under trays fitted.
Engine covers fitted.
Nail in offside rear tyre.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under trays fitted.
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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.
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What year was Y997 RGV registered?
Y997 RGV is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2001.
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