2001 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · Y116 XBL
2001 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2001. Recorded mileage 129,200 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1895cc
Y116 XBL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2014
- 129,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y116 XBL Mileage History
- 14/07/200535,197 mi
- 02/08/200658,218 mi+23,021 mi
- 20/04/200765,491 mi+7,273 mi
- 10/04/200877,017 mi+11,526 mi
- 17/04/200989,472 mi+12,455 mi
- 21/04/2010100,973 mi+11,501 mi
- 23/04/2010101,003 mi+30 mi
- 20/04/2011114,813 mi+13,810 mi
- 19/04/2012120,688 mi+5,875 mi
- 19/04/2012120,688 mi
- 23/04/2013124,955 mi+4,267 mi
- 25/04/2013124,978 mi+23 mi
- 18/04/2014129,200 mi+4,222 mi
Average of roughly 10,729 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Y116 XBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 316 (Y116 XBL) between July 2005 and April 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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