MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing low on tread
centre to rear exhaust joint showing signs of deterioration
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
metal brake pipes by tank corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
brake fluid low
metal brake pipes by tank corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
screen washer pipe leaking
Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
screen washer pipe leaking
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
One rear silencer bracket has broken off.
Right hand rear tyre tread depth is worn to 2.0 mm. Left rear is 5.0 mm and both fronts are 8.0 mm
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ51 ZPL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 AJ51 ZPL, 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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AJ51 ZPL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 2001.
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