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B15 PRU

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,240 mi
Last recorded124,240 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 PRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 124,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

exhaust centre bracket broken but still secure

fuel cap seal starting to split

has oil leak at front constant drip

n/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

n/s/r brake light dim

o/s/f play in steering rack

original front to rear brake pipes still there at rear

Fail 12 Mar 2016 124,233 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear at rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

exhaust centre bracket broken but still secure

fuel cap seal starting to split

has oil leak at front constant drip

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

n/s/r brake light dim

o/s/f play in steering rack

original front to rear brake pipes still there at rear

Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,140 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Mar 2015 114,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,870 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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B15 PRU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B15 PRU, 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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B15 PRU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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