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ExpiredMileage
159,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorated
Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure light has been made removable for shows but at the time working normally (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front springs are coil overs making the suspension low but the suspension shafts do not make contact or wheels make contact. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog light is removeable for shows but at the time of the test was working ok
Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened rear springs are coil overs making the suspension low but the suspension shafts do not make contact or wheels make contact. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Rear no seats fitted to rear no seat belts tested
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside suspension front and rear lowered but not catching wings or chassis
Offside Rear fog light secured in position by velcro
Offside suspension lowered front and rear but tyres and shafts not catching wings or body
Front suspension lowered
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing
Offside Rear fog lamp stuck onto the underside of the bumper with velcro
Rear drive shafts close to suspension arms and bodywork but not making contact
Rear front and rear suspension arms close to chassis but not making contact
Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front suspension lowered
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing
Offside Rear fog lamp stuck onto the underside of the bumper with velcro
Rear drive shafts close to suspension arms and bodywork but not making contact
Rear front and rear suspension arms close to chassis but not making contact
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing
front and rear suspension arms very close to bodywork but not making contact
front and rear suspension lowered
rear drive shafts close to rear suspension and arms but not making contact
Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing
front and rear suspension arms very close to bodywork but not making contact
front and rear suspension lowered
rear drive shafts close to rear suspension and arms but not making contact
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear suspension arm are very close to chassis but not making contact
nearside rear brake back plate corroded and bits missing
rear drive shafts close to rear arms and subframe
suspention lowered front and rear
Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear suspension arm are very close to chassis but not making contact
nearside rear brake back plate corroded and bits missing
rear drive shafts close to rear arms and subframe
suspention lowered front and rear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise handbrake adjust
both rear of mainline brake pipes corroded to max limit
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B13 DJE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 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 B13 DJE, 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 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B13 DJE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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