2001 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · Y87 UCS
2001 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 93,275 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,275 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.
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Y87 UCS Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2011
- 93,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y87 UCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 316 (Y87 UCS) between March 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”; “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
Y87 UCS Mileage History
- 15/03/200674,779 mi
- 13/03/200897,346 mi+22,567 mi
- 15/03/200897,353 mi+7 mi
- 19/03/2009108,594 mi+11,241 mi
- 02/03/201085,120 mi-23,474 mi
- 18/03/201193,275 mi+8,155 mi
- 18/03/201193,275 mi
Average of roughly 3,694 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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