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A4 DFS

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,146 mi
Last recorded41,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DFS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Drain Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 37,138 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,486 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,659 miles

All Brake Discs Rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,729 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,855 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 25,855 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,720 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres sidewalls perishing

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2009 24,720 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres sidewalls perishing

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,364 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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A4 DFS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A4 DFS, 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 A4 DFS registered?

A4 DFS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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