MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front headlight cable tied but secure at time of test.
oil leak
under trays fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + front damaged (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight cracked no sharp edge (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer dipped beam (dim) front bumper bracket
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit different pattern (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured + front (1.4.A.2f)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
oil leak engine/transmission
under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all discs slightly worn and pitted
front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all discs slightly worn and pitted
front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all discs slightly worn and pitted
front tyres heavily perished and worn close to limit
slight play in rack ends
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all discs slightly worn and pitted
front tyres heavily perished and worn close to limit
slight play in rack ends
front tyres perished and worn on edges
offside rear tyre on legal limit
slight play in rack ends
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear tyre on legal limit
slight play in rack ends
front tyres perished and worn on edges
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
discs slightly worn and pitted
nearside front tyre has tread seperation and perished
rear tyres worn on inner edge and worn close to limit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
discs slightly worn and pitted
nearside front tyre has tread seperation and perished
rear tyres worn on inner edge and worn close to limit
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
There is some unbalance between the two front brakes,the nearside more efective than the offside. Also the offside rear tyre is worn near to the minimum depth.
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FL51 NPY 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 58.8%.
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 FL51 NPY, 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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FL51 NPY is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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