MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear lower suspension arms corroded
Rear shock absorber bodys correded
engine oil service lamp lit overdue 9000 miles
engine overfilled with oil
exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
handbrake performance just met 14%
ignition switch faulty
Brake pipe excessively corroded fornt to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light brings indcator lamp on (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear lower suspension arms corroded
Rear shock absorber bodys correded
engine oil service lamp lit overdue 9000 miles
engine overfilled with oil
exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
ignition switch faulty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear hand brake low effort 50kg
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
can not see fully base of coil spring
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust front support mount broken
rear suspension arms corroded
wiper blades worn
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake imbalance is 34%
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak from gear box seal at prop ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded can not fully see them (2.4.C.1b)
Rear parking brake just passed wit 16%
all rear suspension is corroded and bushes worn
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded and front support bracket broken
front brakes and parking brake need repairing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake imbalance is 34%
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak from gear box seal at prop ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded can not fully see them (2.4.C.1b)
Rear parking brake just passed wit 16%
all rear suspension is corroded and bushes worn
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded and front support bracket broken
front brakes and parking brake need repairing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads getting low
front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split and some movement
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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X831 YRE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 X831 YRE, 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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X831 YRE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 2000.
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