MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
angine noissey
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
angine noissey
Both beam patterns poor
Engine noisey
Offside rear side light slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Oil light flashing
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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)
Both beam patterns poor
Engine noisey
Offside rear side light slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Oil light flashing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
although front brakes passed balance test they were very close to limit(25%) at 23%
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
although front brakes passed balance test they were very close to limit(25%) at 23%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Y56 LBA is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 Y56 LBA, 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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Y56 LBA is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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