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FJZ 9802

2001 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,611 mi
Last recorded124,611 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 9802
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,611 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,688 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 122,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,686 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 110,685 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,091 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 100,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 90,163 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 81,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 73,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 73,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,248 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 64,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,742 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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FJZ 9802 is a 2001 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJZ 9802, 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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What year was FJZ 9802 registered?

FJZ 9802 is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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