MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs & pads worn low
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs & pads worn low
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed
Oil leak
Vac pipe missing from fuel pressure regulator
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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FE51 EBL is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FE51 EBL, 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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FE51 EBL is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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