MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
covers fitted masking some testable items
exhaust system tailpipe corroded
front exhaust strap corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt light on (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
covers fitted masking some testable items
exhaust system tailpipe corroded
front exhaust strap corroded
Driver window does not open
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine front ()
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Driver window does not open
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine front ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear slightly low readings on handbrake
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ON LIMIT (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear slightly low readings on handbrake
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ON LIMIT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on edges advise attention (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)
all tyres perrished
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Hand brake performance ok but n/s/rear handbrake needs attention
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Hand brake performance ok but n/s/rear handbrake needs attention
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W121 DAB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 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 W121 DAB, 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 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W121 DAB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2000.
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