MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
surface rust on front brake discs
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
surface rust on front brake discs
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Y623 OAE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 Y623 OAE, 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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What year was Y623 OAE registered?
Y623 OAE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y623 OAE safe to buy?
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