MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Vehicle emits slightly white smoke when under acceleration.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle emits slightly white smoke when under acceleration.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Airbag indication on.
OSF Wing mirror glass slighlty damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering wheel cover slightly worn.
Airbag indication on.
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
OSF Wing mirror glass slighlty damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering wheel cover slightly worn.
air bag light on dash !!!
checked; offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)
front brake pad linning approx 75-80% worn !!!
front windscreen wiper blades noisey inoperation !!!
nearside front brake's showing some distortion !!!
nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!
offside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!1
offside front suspension lower arm outer ball joint quite alot play !!!
offside rear tyre has nail in it !!!
rear exhaust section support hooke sloight loose & rear box slight leaks !!!
air bag light staying on
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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AV51 WFG is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AV51 WFG, 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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AV51 WFG is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 2001.
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