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LJ51 TWC

2001 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,898 mi
Last recorded156,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 11684,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 156,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 156,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 156,806 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 156,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 149,304 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 142,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 121,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,878 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 106,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,631 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,578 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,938 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,698 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,036 miles

All 4 tyre treads getting low

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LJ51 TWC is a 2001 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 84,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 TWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 TWC is a 2001 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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