MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
battery unservicable
o/s/f tyre flat
severe misfire present
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning illuminated
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning illuminated
n/s/f tyre severly perished on inner sidewalls
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side front steering arm very slight play
off side front tyre slight worn inner edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
near side front steering arm very slight play
off side front tyre slight worn inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres worn outer edges
front exaust mounting deteriorated
off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres worn outer edges
front exaust mounting deteriorated
off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES
N/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 UTU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A17 UTU, 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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A17 UTU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 2001.
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